What is the minimum number of marks required over the previous four years to be eligible for an OIC board?

• A. 2 marks
• B. 3 marks
• C. 4 marks
• D. 5 marks

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is how eligibility is determined by looking at performance across multiple years, not just a single year. Setting the minimum total over the last four years helps ensure a baseline level of achievement that’s spread across the entire period, rather than relying on one standout year.

Why this is the best choice: a total of four marks guarantees there’s some demonstrated effort and competence in each year on average, which shows consistency over time. It balances fairness and rigor by recognizing steady progress rather than rewarding only one good result.

Why the other options don’t fit as well: a lower threshold would be too permissive, potentially letting limited performance slip through, while a higher threshold would be more restrictive and could exclude capable candidates who performed steadily but never accumulated more than that higher total.