When a person is given a special permit to practice in their specialty field of endeavor in chemical engineering, which certificate is issued?

• A. License to practice
• B. Registration certificate
• C. Certificate of recognition
• D. Professional ID

Answer: (C)

A certificate of recognition is issued when a regulatory body acknowledges a practitioner’s competence in a specific specialty within chemical engineering. This document signals that the holder is officially recognized to practice in that particular area, focusing on the scope of their expertise rather than general practice. A general license to practice covers broader engineering work, a registration certificate mainly proves you’re registered with the licensing authority, and a professional ID is simply an identification credential. So for a special permit to practice in a specialty, the certificate of recognition best fits that specialized authorization.