When Sheila joins the Air Force, she is given a test to determine which specialty she is most likely to succeed in. Although Sheila had hoped to be trained be an aircraft engineer, her test results suggest she would be a better radar operator. This is an example of how ____________ tests are used.
A) intelligence
B) aptitude
C) Stanford-Binet
D) achievement

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The scenario describes an aptitude test, which is designed to assess an individual's potential for success in a particular field or task. Intelligence tests, such as the Stanford-Binet, aim to measure an individual's cognitive abilities and potential for learning. Achievement tests measure what an individual has already learned or mastered. Therefore, the best choice in this scenario is aptitude (B).

When Sheila Joins the Air Force, She Is Given a Test