Alayna is applying for a job as a computer technician. Although she receives a relatively low score on a cognitive ability test, she is selected for the job based on her high scores on both a job knowledge test and a structured interview. The approach that was most likely used in this case is a system.

Compensatory Scoring

Explanation:

There are different ways of selecting candidates to choose the best for that position and one of the selection process is called compensation scoring. Comparative scoring is used for the candidate (s) who fail more than what fails him. For example, if a candidate evaluates three different tests and the candidate fails one of the three and pass the remaining two tests. If the selectors still select such a candidate for the role, that means the candidate is selected based on compensation scoring.