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Statement: Interview conducted for selecting people for jobs should measure personality characteristics of candidates. Assumptions: Performance on job depends on personality characteristics. Personality characteristics can be measured in interview.

Only assumption I is implicit
Only assumption II is implicit
Either I or II is implicit
Neither I nor II is implicit
Both I and II are implicit

Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit

Explanation:

According to the statement, the personality characteristics of candidates should be essentially measured in interviews before selection for jobs. So, both I and II are implicit."

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