An official listing of qualified professionals is referred to as?

• A. Registration
• B. Certification
• C. Licensure
• D. Academic Plan

Answer: (A)

Registration is the official roster of professionals who meet basic standards and are eligible to practice in a given field; it’s maintained by a regulatory body or professional association as a public record of who is recognized to work in that profession. Certification, earned from a professional organization, demonstrates specialized competency beyond the general standard and is a separate credential. Licensure is the government-granted permission to practice, typically tied to legal authorization and regulatory requirements. An Academic Plan is not a credential or listing of professionals. So, the term that best describes an official listing of qualified professionals is registration.