Tests designed to measure such mental abilities as verbal skills, quantitative skills, and reasoning ability are referred to as ________ tests.

A) job performance
B) honesty
C) personality inventories
D) cognitive ability
E) physical ability

Cognitive ability tests are specifically designed to measure mental abilities such as verbal skills, quantitative skills, and reasoning ability. Option A is incorrect, as job performance tests measure specific job-related skills rather than mental abilities. Option B is incorrect, as honesty tests measure the individual's level of honesty and integrity. Option C is incorrect, as personality inventories measure traits, behaviors, and characteristics that make up an individual's personality rather than cognitive abilities. Option E is incorrect, as physical ability tests measure physical capabilities rather than mental ones.