The word "phony" (Line l3, Para. 2)means _________."
[A] thorough [C] false
[B] ultimate [D] decisive

A．employers are checking more closely on applicants now
B．lying about college degrees has become a widespread problem
C．college degrees can now be purchased easily
D．employers are no longer interested in college degrees

A．performance is a better judge of ability than a college degree
B．experience is the best teacher
C．past work histories influence personnel officers more than degrees do
D．a degree from a famous school enables an applicant to gain advantage over others in job competition