Step 1: Take the attached cognitive ability test Step 2: Write a discussion post regarding the following after completing the test: (1) Would you recommend the use of this test (50 question version) as part of the process for selecting supervisors of production workers in a manufacturing organization? Why or why not? Explain your rationale (providing as much detail as possible) and support your position with evidence from your studies. (2) What additional information would you like to have before considering the use of this test in an organization? .

Step 1: Take the attached cognitive ability test Step 2. Write a discussion post regarding the following after completing the test: (1) Would you recommend the use of this test ( 50 question version) as part of the process for selecting supervisors of production workers in a manufacturing organization? Why or why not? Explain your rationale (providing as much detail as possible) and support your position with evidence from your studies. (2) What additional information would you like to have before considering the use of this test in an organization? - You may find it helpful to read ahead in Chapter 9 or consult other resources available under the "Helpful HRM Resources" tab to learn more about cognitive ability tests. - [NOTE: This is a shortened version of a longer test (the actual test has five times the number of questions and five times the amount of time). The shortened length should not affect your analysis as the time has been shortened an equivalent amount] Answer as many of the following 10 questions as you can in the next 21/2 minutes ( 150 seconds). At the end of 21/2 minutes, add up the number of correct responses and multiply by 5 . 1. Arrange the following words to make a complete sentence. What word comes just before the word "by?" suitcase by managed the carry to himself Mike A. himself B. managed C. carry D. suitcase E. to 2. In the stock market, four different stocks have an average price of $100 per stock. The price of a Drone stock is $70. What is the average price of the three other stocks (not including the Drone stock)? A. 107 B. 110 C. 112 D. 117 E. Cannot say 3. An oven can bake 8 pies of thin crust pizza per hour, or 2 deep-dish pizza pies per hour. How many hours will it take to prepare an order of 16 thin crust pies and 4 deep dish pies? A. 4 hours B. 2.5 hours C. 2 hours D. 1 hour 4. If the first two statements are true, is the final statement true? All dogs have a brown leg. Barky has a brown leg. Barky is a dog. A. True B. False C. Uncertain 5. In the following set of words, which word is different from the others? A. Solemn B. Archaic C. Grave D. Mirthless E. Serious 6. How many of the five pairs listed below are exact duplicates? \begin{tabular}{ll} 123A3 & 122A3 \\ LLO8761 & LLO8761 \\ KKA3213 & KKA3233 \\ ORR13726B & ORR13726B \\ 12AB12AB1 & 12AB1AB121 \end{tabular} A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5 7. Oranges are to fruits as are to shapes. A. Angles B. Dimensions C. Dots D. Rulers E. Triangles 8. If the first two statements are true, is the final statement true? Some officers carry a gun. Most officers carry a club. The chances of finding an officer who carries both a gun and a club are high. A. Yes B. No C. Cannot say 9. There are three times elephants compared to giraffes in the Safari. If there is a total of 88 elephants and giraffes, how many elephants are there in the Safari? A. 22 B. 31 C. 43 D. 59 E. 66 F. None of these 10. What is the next number in the series? 5,15,10,13, 15,11 , A. 9 B. 13 C. 10 D. 20 E. 15 F. None of these