Hasana applied for a job at Acme Computing.As part of the application process, she had to take the Computer Operator Aptitude Test (COAT).She attained a very low score on the test and was not hired for the job.She was surprised by the results because she currently has a job as a computer operator, and she always has over 98% accuracy in her on-the-job performance assessments.Based on this information, it appears that the COAT:
A)does not provide a reliable measure of computer operator skills
B)does not provide a valid measure of computer operator skills
C)has good predictive validity, but poor content validity
D)has been poorly standardized

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The fact that Hasana has a successful track record in her current computer operator job indicates that she likely possesses the necessary skills for the job. Therefore, her low score on the COAT suggests that the test may not be a valid measure of computer operator skills, as it failed to accurately assess her abilities despite her previous success in the field.

Hasana Applied for a Job at Acme Computing