During his interview at Rickson Electric, Hal was handed a malfunctioning switch, given a toolbox, and asked to fix the switch. What kind of employment test does this describe?

The kind of employment test described here is a performance test

Explanation:

A Performance test or assessment refers to a form of assessment requiring the subject or the potential employee to perform a task or activity as an interview. This enables the employer to see first hand what the interviewee is capable of doing.

Hence, Hal been handed a malfunctioning switch, given a toolbox, and asked to fix the switch is an example of a performance test.