The first step in the suitability process is position designation. Which term describes this step?

• A. Prescreening
• B. Position designation
• C. Background check
• D. Screening interview

Answer: (B)

The first step in suitability adjudications is to designate the position, which sets the required level of investigation and the scope of information needed. The term that describes this step is position designation because it labels the job and determines how deep the inquiry must go. Prescreening is an early filter of candidates, a background check follows designation to verify history, and a screening interview is another evaluation step—none of those describe the initial action of labeling the position itself.