Which sequence correctly represents the steps in the planning process?

• A. Enter facts, create scenarios/what ifs, add reports to see results, create presentation of scenarios/what ifs, send presentation to vault
• B. Enter facts, add reports, create scenarios/what ifs, create presentation, send to vault
• C. Create scenarios, enter facts, add reports, send to vault, create presentation
• D. Enter facts, create scenarios, send to vault, add reports, create presentation

Answer: (A)

Starting with entering facts provides a solid data foundation for the planning process. When you have accurate information, you can build meaningful scenarios or what-if analyses that reflect real possibilities rather than guesses. After defining those scenarios, you generate reports to see and quantify the results of each scenario, turning ideas into measurable insights. With the results in hand, you create a presentation to clearly communicate the findings to stakeholders. Finally, sending the presentation to the vault preserves the work and makes it easy to retrieve later.

If you tried to create scenarios before gathering facts, or to present before generating reports, the steps would rest on incomplete data or lack demonstrable evidence. If you move the reports before the scenarios, you’d have nothing concrete to report. If you archive before presenting, you’d miss the opportunity to share the insights led by the analysis.