Category one designates positions that are in direct support of the President of the United States and are filled on what basis?

• A. Category one
• B. The National Security Council
• C. The Joint Chiefs of Staff
• D. The President of the United States

Answer: (A)

Category One is the designation for positions that provide direct support to the President, and the basis for filling those roles is the Category One designation itself. In practice, these positions are typically filled by presidential appointment, reflecting a close link to the President and a different hiring pathway than standard civil service. The other options point to organizations or the President as an individual, but they do not identify the basis for filling direct-support roles. So the best fit is that these roles are defined and filled under the Category One designation.