Which sequence correctly lists the RDMS steps in order?

Which sequence correctly lists the RDMS steps in order?

• A. Compare current situation to order; Determine the type of decision required; Develop a COA; Refine and validate the COA; Implement the COA
• B. Determine the type of decision required; Compare current situation to order; Develop a COA; Refine and validate the COA; Implement the COA
• C. Refine and validate the COA; Implement the COA; Compare current situation to order; Determine the type of decision required; Develop a COA
• D. Compare current situation to order; Determine the type of decision required; Develop a COA; Refine and validate the COA; Implement the COA

Answer: (D)

The sequence starts with a direct assessment of what’s required by the order versus what you currently have. You compare the current situation to the order to identify the gap or discrepancy. Only after you understand the actual requirement can you decide what kind of decision you’re facing, which then guides how you proceed. Once you know the decision type, you can develop a viable course of action to meet the requirement. After you’ve generated potential COAs, you refine and validate them to ensure they’re feasible, acceptable, and suitable. Finally, you implement the chosen COA. If you try to decide the decision type before understanding the gap, you risk misclassifying the situation because you haven’t pinned down what’s actually required. Refining and validating before you have a concrete COA doesn’t make sense, since there’s nothing to refine yet. Implementing before vetting could commit you to an option that isn’t feasible or sound. By following this order, you ensure each step builds on a clear understanding of the problem, leading to a well-vetted and executable plan.

The sequence starts with a direct assessment of what’s required by the order versus what you currently have. You compare the current situation to the order to identify the gap or discrepancy. Only after you understand the actual requirement can you decide what kind of decision you’re facing, which then guides how you proceed. Once you know the decision type, you can develop a viable course of action to meet the requirement. After you’ve generated potential COAs, you refine and validate them to ensure they’re feasible, acceptable, and suitable. Finally, you implement the chosen COA.

If you try to decide the decision type before understanding the gap, you risk misclassifying the situation because you haven’t pinned down what’s actually required. Refining and validating before you have a concrete COA doesn’t make sense, since there’s nothing to refine yet. Implementing before vetting could commit you to an option that isn’t feasible or sound. By following this order, you ensure each step builds on a clear understanding of the problem, leading to a well-vetted and executable plan.