An applicant who is hired but does not perform successfully is a ________.
A) true positive
B) false positive
C) true negative
D) false negative

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A false positive refers to a situation where the applicant is hired, but does not perform successfully. This means that the applicant was incorrectly identified as a good fit for the job when they were not. A true positive would refer to a situation where an applicant is hired and performs successfully, a true negative would refer to a situation where an applicant is not hired and would not have performed successfully if they were, and a false negative would refer to a situation where an applicant is not hired but would have performed successfully if they were.

An Applicant Who Is Hired but Does Not Perform Successfully