Which step involves brainstorming alternatives?

• A. Planning
• B. Thinking of alternatives
• C. Problem Analysis
• D. Problem Perception

Answer: (B)

Generating multiple options to address a problem is the step being tested. Brainstorming alternatives means you actively produce a range of possible solutions or approaches before deciding which path to take. This fits the idea of thinking of alternatives, rather than analyzing the problem’s causes (problem analysis), recognizing that a problem exists (problem perception), or outlining how to execute a chosen solution (planning). After options are created, planning can proceed, but the core activity here is generating those different alternative paths.