A test has adverse impact if it
A)decreases an individual's self-esteem.
B)systematically rejects higher proportions of minority than non-minority individuals.
C)prevents non-minority applicants from being hired.
D)is used by an untrained administrator.

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Adverse impact occurs when a hiring practice, test, or policy disproportionately affects members of a protected group, such as minorities, in a negative way compared to non-minority groups. This is typically measured by comparing selection rates between different groups.

A Test Has Adverse Impact If It