General Motors tests applicants for autoworker positions on their mechanical dexterity in an attempt to determine if they have the capability of performing an assembly-line job.This is an example of:
A) physical ability testing.
B) personality testing.
C) situational testing.
D) unstructured testing.
E) role-play testing.

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For jobs requiring physical abilities, such as firefighting, garbage collecting, and package delivery, managers use physical ability tests that measure physical strength and stamina as selection tools. Autoworkers are typically tested for mechanical dexterity because this physical ability is an important skill for high job performance in many auto plants.

General Motors Tests Applicants for Autoworker Positions on Their Mechanical