Which Process Is Voluntary and Involves Specialists in a Particular

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which process is voluntary and involves specialists in a particular field examining and endorsing the qualifications of a professional?

• A) State licensure
• B) Board licensure
• C) State registration
• D) Board certification

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Definitions:

Mantle

In mollusks, an extension of the body wall that covers the visceral mass and may secrete a shell.

Mollusca

A large phylum of invertebrate animals that includes snails, slugs, mussels, and octopuses, characterized by a soft body that in many species is enclosed by a hard shell.

Clams

Aquatic mollusks with a shell that is divided into two parts, known for living buried in sand or mud and being a source of food for various predators, including humans.

Octopuses

Cephalopod mollusks with eight arms, known for their intelligence, ability to change color, and escape skills.