Which information is used to assign advisors?

• A. GPA and Email
• B. Major and Last Name
• C. First Name
• D. Random

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is using information that matches a student to the right advisor based on both academic needs and system efficiency. Major signals which department or advisor group is best suited to guide the student through degree requirements, course planning, and program specifics. Last name provides a stable, deterministic way to distribute students within that major, helping to balance the advisor’s workload and keep assignments predictable. Together, they ensure students get knowledgeable, consistent guidance without relying on unrelated data.

GPA and Email don’t determine who should advise, since GPA isn’t about matching expertise and contact info doesn’t reflect advising needs. A student’s First Name doesn’t convey academic context, and Random would ignore specialization and workload management.