As part of its selection process, a freight company administered tests

QUESTION

As part of its selection process, a freight company administered tests to candidates to assess their practical math skills, which are important to the job.

Yet, the manager is reporting that three recent hires are struggling with calculating the dimensions of parcels. What role did the test play in this situation?
A) The employees cheated on the test.
B) The test was unreliable.
C) The employees needed personality tests.
D) The test was invalid.
E) The test was biased.

ANSWER

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Validity of a test refers to its ability to measure what it purports to measure and be free of bias. The test clearly did not adequately assess the candidates’ math skills.