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Which feature most clearly distinguishes a profession such as actuarial work from an ordinary occupation?

A profession is distinguished by specialised knowledge gained through rigorous qualification, together with a code of conduct enforced by a professional body and a duty to serve the public interest. Fee levels, employer type or immunity from liability are not defining features, and standards are not set individually.

  1. AMembers are paid higher fees than other workers
  2. BMembers work only for large financial institutions
  3. CMembers acquire specialised knowledge through rigorous education and are bound by a code of conduct with accountability to a professional body, in the public interestCorrect
  4. DMembers are exempt from the ordinary law of negligence
  5. Members may set their own standards individually without reference to a professional body

Explanation

Typical characteristics of a profession are specialised knowledge gained through qualification, ethical standards enforced by a professional body, and a duty to the public interest. Higher fees and employer type are not defining. Professionals are not exempt from negligence, and individual self-regulation contradicts the role of the body.

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