Which statement describes the reverse-order draft?

• A. A system where the worst teams pick first
• B. A lottery-based draft system
• C. A system where the best teams pick first
• D. A system where the teams select players based on their performance, with the worst teams picking first

Answer: (A)

The key idea being tested is how a reverse-order draft works: the teams that performed the worst in the previous season get to pick first, so weaker teams have earlier access to top prospects. This setup aims to help balance competition by giving poorer teams a better chance to improve their rosters.

That described system—the worst teams picking first—fits this concept exactly, which is why it’s the best choice. Lottery-based drafts introduce randomness and aren’t strictly the same as a pure reverse-order system. Saying the best teams pick first directly contradicts the purpose of a reverse-order draft. The phrasing about selecting based on performance is vague and doesn’t clearly state the order, which is the essential feature here.