A psychometrist is asked by their supervising psychologist to administer a newly developed assessment for which they have no prior training or experience. The psychologist provides the manual and says, "It's straightforward, you'll figure it out." According to the BCP Code of Conduct, what is the most appropriate action for the psychometrist to take?
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A
Administer the test as requested, relying on the manual for proper administration and scoring.
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B
Refuse to administer the test, stating it is outside their scope of practice without exception.
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C
Inform the supervisor they are not qualified and request direct supervision and training before administering the test.
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D
Ask a more experienced psychometrist colleague to administer the test in their place.