The applicant's resume and employment references are reviewed as part of which process?

• A. prescreening process
• B. final adjudication process
• C. security clearance review
• D. position designation review

Answer: (A)

Reviewing the applicant’s resume and employment references happens during the prescreening stage. This early step checks basic qualifications, verifies work history, and flags obvious red flags before moving on to the more in-depth background checks and adjudication. The final adjudication relies on the full background investigation and assessment, not just the resume. A security clearance review encompasses the entire clearance process, including investigation and adjudication, while a position designation review deals with classifying the job itself rather than evaluating the candidate’s history. So, the resume and references are part of prescreening.