A(n) _____ is a consumer report that employers use to screen potential employees and check their credit, history, and legal status.

A background check is a consumer report employers may use to review information about a potential employee, such as credit history, criminal or legal records, and other relevant history. A computerized pre-employment test measures skills or traits, while a screening interview is a conversation used to assess an applicant.

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