UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) Practice Test

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What does it mean to "commission" someone?

  1. To dismiss someone from a task

  2. To formally choose someone for a special piece of work

  3. To train someone for a general job

  4. To ignore someone's request for a task

The correct answer is: To formally choose someone for a special piece of work

To "commission" someone involves formally selecting or appointing an individual for a specific task or project, often with a level of authority or responsibility attached to that role. This can apply to various contexts, such as in creative work, where an artist might be commissioned to produce a piece, or in research, where a researcher might be commissioned to conduct a study. The term implies a recognition of the person's skills or expertise relevant to the particular work they are being assigned. The other options describe different actions that do not accurately capture the meaning of "commission." Dismissing someone, training them for a job, or ignoring their requests do not align with the concept of formally selecting someone for a purpose, which is the essence of commissioning.