The local police department gives a detective's test.Everyone who takes the test must have been a police officer for at least 5 years.The people taking the exam are rated from top to bottom based on their scores on that test.Then,if any detective openings are available,they are filled on the basis of whoever has the highest score.Which of the following statements best describes this practice?

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This practice is legal as long as the subject matter tested has some relationship to the job being applied for. In this case, the detective's test is directly related to the job of being a detective, which involves investigating crimes, analyzing evidence, and making informed decisions based on that evidence. Therefore, it is appropriate to use test scores as a factor in determining who gets promoted to the position of detective.

The Local Police Department Gives a Detective's Test