The process of administering tests that place applicants in hypothetical, job-related situations and asking them to choose a course of action among several alternatives is called ________.
A) situational judgment tests
B) behavioral implementation tests
C) work sample tests
D) Job simulation tests

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Situational judgment tests (SJTs) are designed to measure an individual's judgment regarding situations encountered in the workplace. They typically present a scenario and ask applicants to choose the best course of action from a range of alternatives. SJTs are used to assess skills such as problem-solving, communication, and decision-making, and can be highly predictive of job performance. The other answer choices (B, C, and D) are types of assessment methods but do not specifically involve presenting hypothetical job-related situations for applicants to respond to.

The Process of Administering Tests That Place Applicants in Hypothetical