Question

When she applied for a job as a firefighter, Jill was administered a series of employment tests that measured her strength and stamina in activities such as climbing stairs, dragging weights, and carrying heavy equipment. Which of the following BEST describes the type of employment test Jill had to complete?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is Ability Test

Explanation:

An ability test as the name implies, is carried out in order to measure a person's ability to carry out certain tasks. It is a test that ascertains whether an individual possesses certain specifies skills, or whether an individual is capable of acquiring those skills with training.

In the scenario offered in the question, we can see that Jill's strength and stamina is tested with specific activities that will she will definitely come across on the job.

Therefore it is safe to say that Ability tests for different jobs vary. Some jobs may only involve heavy lifting, while some will require mental acuity.