What is the difference between competitive service and the excepted service in the civil service?

What is the difference between competitive service and the excepted service in the civil service?

• A. Competitive service requires merit-based selection via exams.
• B. Excepted service uses random selection for hiring.
• C. Competitive service is exempt from competitive procedures.
• D. Excepted service requires merit-based selection via exams.

Answer: (C)