Final answer:
None of the provided multiple-choice options accurately state the number of essential and recommended tasks listed by the CVTEA; they list over 350 tasks.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) lists over 350 essential and recommended tasks that a veterinary technician should be able to perform. This number, however, does not correspond to the multiple-choice options provided in the question. It is important to note that while CVTEA does provide a comprehensive list of tasks, the correct answer to the question as posed is not provided in the list of options. Therefore, none of the options (a) 1000, (b) 1500, (c) 2000, or (d) 2500 accurately reflect the number of tasks listed by the CVTEA.