Which of the Following Statements About the Merit System Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the merit system is NOT true?

• A) Every member and official of a government agency has been appointed as a part of the merit system.
• B) The merit system establishes competitive exams for jobs.
• C) The merit system gives bureaucrats job protection.
• D) The merit system in federal employment was originated in the Civil Service Reform Act of 1883.
• E) The merit system stipulates that appointees to public office must be qualified for the job to which they are appointed.

Comprehend arithmetic operations on pointers and their effects.

Grasp the concept and utility of array and pointer equivalence.

Differentiate between pointer arithmetic and array indexing.

Understand the initialization and modification rules for pointers.

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Definitions:

Programmed Aging

The theory that aging results from an organism's genetic programming, suggesting that the process of aging is predetermined and built into the biology of an organism.

Primary Aging

The gradual and inevitable process of bodily deterioration that occurs throughout life, unaffected by disease or environmental factors.

Longevity

The length of time that an individual lives or a thing exists, often referring to a life span exceeding the average.

Genetic Traits

Hereditary characteristics passed from parents to offspring through genes, such as eye color, blood type, and susceptibility to certain diseases.