All job applicants for a position in an interior design company were given 10 swatches of fabrics of different colours and textures,30 different paint chips,and 6 different floor treatments and told to select the best fabric,paint,and floor treatment for an office that would also be used as a guest room. What type of selection test did the design company use?
A)biotesting
B)cognitive ability testing
C)environmental sensitivity testing
D)aptitude testing

Question

All job applicants for a position in an interior design company were given 10 swatches of fabrics of different colours and textures,30 different paint chips,and 6 different floor treatments and told to select the best fabric,paint,and floor treatment for an office that would also be used as a guest room. What type of selection test did the design company use?
A)biotesting  
B)cognitive ability testing  
C)environmental sensitivity testing  
D)aptitude testing

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of an aptitude test, which assesses the applicants' natural abilities or talents, in this case, for interior design. The test involves selecting materials that would best suit a specific space, requiring an understanding of aesthetics, functionality, and design principles.

All Job Applicants for a Position in an Interior Design