Content validity concerns the degree to which selection tests measure a representative sample of the _____ required for the job.
A) job performance
B) test performance
C) knowledge, skills, and abilities
D) cognitive ability
E) social ability

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Content validity refers to whether a test measures the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are necessary for job performance. Therefore, the best choice is C. Choices A, B, D, and E are not as relevant since they do not refer specifically to the KSAs that are being measured by the test.

Content Validity Concerns the Degree to Which Selection Tests Measure