The Army Alpha test was a mental ability test used to select and place military personnel. It was used to assess their cognitive abilities, such as verbal comprehension, arithmetic, and general knowledge, to determine where they would best be suited within the military.

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The Army Alpha Test

Question 33

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The Army Alpha test:

A) helped determine which soldiers were too traumatized for active duty.
B) was used to determine which soldiers had the mental toughness to be successful spies.
C) was a mental ability test that helped the army select and place military personnel.
D) was a physical ability test that all military personnel had to pass to be considered for combat duty.

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