The news division of WEXS Channel 10 wanted to hire a new morning news anchor. As part of the interview process, candidates were asked to read several impromptu news stories from the teleprompter. This type of test is known as a ________ test.

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The task of reading from a teleprompter and delivering news stories is related to performance and how well a candidate can perform the specific duties required for the job. Cognitive-ability and personality tests would likely not be as relevant in this situation. Integrity tests are typically used to assess a candidate's honesty and ethics, which may not be directly related to their ability to deliver the news. An informal test does not have a specific structure or standardized format, which may not be appropriate for a job interview setting.

The News Division of WEXS Channel 10 Wanted to Hire