Kyla is applying for a job at a telecommunications company as a terminal operator,which primarily involves word processing tasks.Kyla has been asked to take a word processing test,so the firm is most likely using ________ in the selection process.
A) construct validity
B) content validity
C) concurrent validity
D) predictive validity

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B)Content validity is a test validation method whereby a person performs certain tasks that are actually required by the job,such as word processing in this example.This form of validation requires thorough job analysis and carefully prepared job descriptions.Predictive validity involves administering a test and later obtaining the criterion information.

Kyla Is Applying for a Job at a Telecommunications Company