Attainment of professional competence
requires the following, except:
a. Initially, a high standard of education.
b. Specific education, training, and
examination in professionally relevant
subjects.
c. Whether prescribed or not, a period of
work experience.
d. A continuing awareness and an
understanding of relevant technical
professional and business
developments.

1 Answer

Answer :

A continuing awareness and an
understanding of relevant technical
professional and business
developments.

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