Gretchen applies for a data systems operator position in one of the federal governmental agencies. As part of the selection process, she takes a civil services exam that measures her existing knowledge and skills. This scenario exemplifies a(n)
A) psychometric test.
B) critical thinking test.
C) judgment test.
D) aptitude test.
E) achievement test.

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The civil services exam measures Gretchen's existing knowledge and skills, which aligns with the definition of an achievement test. Achievement tests assess what a person has learned or the skills they have acquired.

Gretchen Applies for a Data Systems Operator Position in One