Which statement lists the four types of ratings issued by the DEU?

• A. Formal ratings; summary ratings; consultative rating; informational rating
• B. Formal ratings; summary ratings; consultative rating; informal rating
• C. Formal rating; summary ratings; consultative rating; informal rating
• D. Formal ratings; summary ratings; advisory rating; informal rating

Answer: (B)

Ratings issued by the DEU come in four forms: formal ratings, summary ratings, consultative rating, and informal rating. A formal rating is the official, comprehensive assessment used in the regulatory record and to guide formal actions. A summary rating distills that full evaluation into a concise, easy-to-review report for quick reference. A consultative rating arises after a discussion or review with the employer, providing guidance and proposed steps without creating a binding formal decision. An informal rating is a non-binding, preliminary assessment used to start conversation and identify issues early on.

This four-category set reflects the DEU’s standard way of communicating different levels of official action and guidance. Terms like informational or advisory ratings aren’t aligned with the DEU’s recognized rating types, and the mix of singular/plural forms in other options doesn’t match the established framework.