Which step is about identifying options?

• A. Step 1: Define your needs and wants
• B. Step 2: Analyze your resources
• C. Step 3: Identify your choices
• D. Step 4: Gather information

Answer: (C)

Identifying options is the step that focuses on listing the different alternatives you could take in a decision. This step is about creating a set of possible actions or directions to consider, not yet deciding which is best. It’s the moment you map out what your choices are so you can evaluate them later.

Other steps serve different purposes: defining needs and wants clarifies what outcome you’re trying to achieve; gathering information collects data that can inform your choices; analyzing resources checks what you can actually carry out given constraints like time, money, or capacity. By clearly naming the alternatives, you set up a solid foundation for comparing options.