Francis has applied for admission to a computer science program,and one of the requirements for admission is the completion of a test that measures sequencing skills and abstract reasoning skills.Her score on this test will be a major factor in the decision about whether to admit her to the program.In this case,the test that Francis is scheduled to take would be classified as
A) an achievement test.
B) a projective test.
C) a normative test.
D) an aptitude test.

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The description of the test suggests that it is measuring Francis's aptitude or potential for success in the computer science program, rather than her achievement or current knowledge/skills, which would make it an aptitude test. Projective tests involve ambiguous stimuli and rely on the test-taker's interpretation, which does not seem to be the case here. Normative tests are used to compare an individual's performance to a larger group and set of norms, but it is not clear from the description that this is the purpose of the test.

Francis Has Applied for Admission to a Computer Science Program,and