Computerized integrity tests are included in the hiring process for a variety of positions and organizations, in order to try and detect worrisome candidate behaviors and tendencies. During the test, you will be shown over 100 statements on topics like drug and alcohol abuse, gambling, workplace relationships, and safety conduct, e.g., “an employee that gambles illegally should be fired”, or “I have never hidden a mistake I did, even a small one.” You will have to answer whether the statements are correct or describe you accurately.
Not Just a Background CheckIntegrity tests are not only used to disqualify candidates who have committed crimes or unethical acts (e.g., fraud, bribery, or harassment) but also to identify risk behaviors that could create problems in the workplace.
Therefore, many statements presumably ask about candidates' worldviews (e.g., “most people drink alcohol at least once a week”), while others ask directly about candidates' past behaviors (e.g., “have you ever consumed illegal drugs?”).
Designed to Pressure Many companies include alerts during the tests that are intended to pressure the candidates to say the truth, like “we detected a contradiction in your answers”.