In the Context of Selection Tests, Which of the Following

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Multiple Choice

In the context of selection tests, which of the following is a difference between specific ability tests and cognitive ability tests?

• A) Unlike specific ability tests, cognitive ability tests are extensive surveys that ask applicants questions about their personal backgrounds and life experiences.
• B) Specific ability tests predict job performance in only particular types of jobs, whereas cognitive ability tests accurately predict job performance in almost all kinds of jobs.
• C) Unlike cognitive ability tests, specific ability tests directly measure job applicants' capability to do a job.
• D) Specific ability tests are also called performance tests, whereas cognitive ability tests are also called personality tests.

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