Targeted Selection Refresher Skill Inventory
This quiz is designed to help us identify any skill gaps in your knowledge of the DDI Targeted Selection curricula.
- 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
Correct Answer
B. Situation, Task, Actions, ResultsExplanation
B is correct. When you’re gathering examples of behavior from a candidate, you want the whole story—the situation or task the candidate faced, the actions the candidate took, and the result of the candidate’s actions.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. Theoretical or future-oriented statementExplanation
B (Theoretical statement). This is a theoretical statement because it tells what a candidate would have done, not what he or she actually has done in a specific situation.Rate this question:
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- 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.
Correct Answer
C. Past behavior predicts future behavior.Explanation
C (Past behavior predicts future behavior.)Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. TheoreticalExplanation
B (Theoretical). This is a theoretical question because it asks the candidate to share what he or she would do in a given situation.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. LeadingExplanation
B (Leading) This is not a behavioral question because it leads the person to provide a certain answer that the interviewer is seeking.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
C. False STARExplanation
C (False STAR)
The candidate expressed an opinion about the topic, but gave no information about what he or she has actually done.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. Partial STARExplanation
B (Partial STAR)
The candidate did not provide an Action or a Result. You need to find out the specifics of the backup plan, how the candidate put it in place, and the result of using it.Rate this question:
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- 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.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.Explanation
The answer is D-- all options are correct and important.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
A. Situation/TaskExplanation
A (Situation/Task). Neither the Action nor the Result is clearly identified. Follow-up questions might be: “Tell me what you did to beat the deadline by a day.” “How did the customer respond?”Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
C. TheoreticalExplanation
C (Theoretical). The question asks what the candidate would do, not what he or she actually did. A behavioral question would be: “You mentioned that you disagreed with the method for processing invoices. What did you do about your differences with the process? What action did you take?”Rate this question:
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