Targeted Selection Refresher Skill Inventory

10 Questions | By Jhabig | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 190

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This quiz is designed to help us identify any skill gaps in your knowledge of the DDI Targeted Selection curricula.

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1.

What does STAR stand for?
- A.
  
  Synergistic, Transparent, Actionable, Results
- B.
  
  Situation, Task, Actions, Results
- C.
  
  Situation, Transparent, Actions, Results
- D.
  
  Situation, Target, Actions, Results
2.

“If I had been managing the group at that time, I would have asked the team to identify lessons learned and best practices before moving forward with the second project.” Which type of statement does this candidate response represent?
- A.
  
  Opinion
- B.
  
  Theoretical or future-oriented statement
- C.
  
  Vague statement
3.

Which of the following statements is the correct wording of one of the main principles of Targeted Selection?
- A.
  
  Present behavior is future behavior.
- B.
  
  Future behavior results from past behavior.
- C.
  
  Past behavior predicts future behavior.
- D.
  
  Past behavior predicts present behavior.
4.

“Suppose a senior leader requested that you attend the company’s national seminar and conduct a training session for more than 300 sales representatives. How would you respond?” What kind of question is this?
- A.
  
  Behavioral
- B.
  
  Theoretical
- C.
  
  Leading
5.

“When you found the error, what did you do? Bring it to your manager’s attention?” What kind of question is this?
- A.
  
  Theoretical
- B.
  
  Leading
- C.
  
  Behavioral
6.

“I think team members have the best ideas for process improvement and should be encouraged to implement them.” What kind of STAR is this? Why?
- A.
  
  Complete STAR
- B.
  
  Partial STAR
- C.
  
  False STAR
7.

“Our team was invited to present its findings and recommendations to senior management. The computer stopped working in the middle of my presentation. Luckily I had a backup plan.” What kind of STAR is this?
- A.
  
  Complete STAR
- B.
  
  Partial STAR
- C.
  
  False STAR
8.

Why is it important for you to review candidate information before the interview?
- A.
  
  To identify what aspects of a candidate’s background to explore during the interview.
- B.
  
  To focus your questions on specific past jobs.
- C.
  
  To show the candidate that you’re prepared and to create a positive impression of yourself and the organization.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
9.

“The proposal was due within three days, and two team members were on vacation. It was a totally unexpected request by a long-time customer. I beat the deadline by a day!” Which STAR components are included in the candidate’s response?
- A.
  
  Situation/Task
- B.
  
  Action
- C.
  
  Result
10.

ll“You mentioned that you disagreed with the method for processing invoices. How would you change the process?” What kind of question is this?
- A.
  
  Leading
- B.
  
  Behavioral
- C.
  
  Theoretical