Which statement about pants is true?

• A. Only ordinary trousers or jeans are permitted.
• B. Athletic shorts are permitted.
• C. Skirts are permitted.
• D. Cargo pants with pockets are permitted.

Answer: (A)

In this item, the idea is what counts as pants under a typical dress code. Pants here are understood as plain, ordinary trousers or jeans without extra features. That’s why the statement that only ordinary trousers or jeans are permitted is the best choice: athletic shorts are designed for sports, skirts are not pants, and cargo pants with pockets include additional features that move them away from what’s considered an ordinary pair of trousers. The policy aims for a simple, uniform look, so plain trousers or denim jeans meet the requirement while the other options do not.