Which of the following is (are) true of aptitude and achievement tests? (1) they can be used to predict performance; (2) they can have either a narrow or a broad bandwidth.
A) only 1
B) only 2
C) neither 1 nor 2
D) both 1 and 2

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Aptitude tests are designed to predict a person's future performance or capacity to learn, while achievement tests assess what a person has learned. Both types of tests can have either a narrow focus (assessing specific areas of knowledge or skills) or a broad bandwidth (assessing a wide range of abilities or knowledge), making both statements true.

Which of the Following Is (Are) True of Aptitude and Achievement