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In the ladder metaphor, the base case corresponds to what?
ARemoving the ladder
BClimbing back down
CReaching the top rung
DClimbing the bottom rung
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Climbing the bottom rung
The bottom rung is the starting point that must be reached before each rung leads to the next.
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