If an applicant is selected on the basis of test performance, but fails on the job, the situation is described as a
A)hit.
B)false negative.
C)false positive.
D)high cutting score.

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This situation is described as a "false positive" because the test incorrectly predicted success (positive outcome) by selecting an applicant who ultimately did not perform well on the job.

If an Applicant Is Selected on the Basis of Test