Which of the Following Best Describes the Purpose of Certification

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of certification for medical assistants?

• A)To set a standard for clinical practice  
• B)To set a standard for evaluating an individual's professional competence  
• C)To set a standard for all schools  
• D)To set a standard for providers

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Definitions:

Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), a measure of a company's profit generated from its core operations excluding the effects of financing and taxes.

Operating Leverage

A measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income, due to fixed costs within a company's operating structure.

Variable Costs

Charges that shift in alignment with the volume of business activity.

Operating Income

Income generated from a company's primary business operations, excluding revenue from investments and other non-operational sources.