Mr. Cavanaugh, the school counselor, would like information that will help him determine which students should be placed in the preengineering program. He does not expect students to have the skills but is looking for students who have the potential to develop engineering skills. Which of the following types of assessment should he use?

A. intelligence
B. achievement
C. aptitude
D. ability


Ans: C. Aptitude tests measure potential to develop a skill.

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