What distinguishes an acknowledgment from a jurat?

What distinguishes an acknowledgment from a jurat?

• A. An acknowledgment certifies the signer appeared and acknowledged signing; a jurat certifies that the signer took an oath/affirmation and signed in the notary’s presence.
• B. They are the same in effect.
• C. A jurat does not involve the signer appearing.
• D. An acknowledgment requires the signer to swear an oath.

Answer: (A)