In which situation is the limitation of credentialism in career clear?

Correct answer: When selection is done only by certificate without checking skills

The direct answer is C: credentialism becomes limited when people are selected only by certificates without checking their actual skills. A credential is a document showing education or training, but it does not automatically prove that a person can perform a task well. First, a job requires knowledge and practical ability. Second, a certificate may show that a course was completed, but it may not show how confidently the person can apply the learning. Third, a skill test, experience or portfolio gives stronger evidence of competence. C is correct because it shows certificate-based selection without testing ability. A is not the clearest example of the limitation because practical competence is also checked. B is also not the clearest example because experience and portfolio provide evidence beyond a certificate. D is wrong as an example because a skill test directly checks competence. Exam cue: credential means proof on paper; competence means ability in practice.