In the Sequence of Events: Why Method Step 2, what question is asked?

• A. Why did this situation occur?
• B. What could have prevented it?
• C. What happened?
• D. Who is responsible?

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is to move from just describing the event to understanding why it happened. In the Sequence of Events: Why Method, stepping into Step 2 asks you to examine the reasons the situation occurred. It isn’t about naming who is at fault or simply restating what happened; it’s about uncovering the causal factors and conditions that allowed the incident to unfold—things like process gaps, equipment failures, inadequate training, or risky work conditions. By asking why the situation occurred, you begin mapping out the chain of causes that led to the event, which then informs where improvements are needed to prevent recurrence. The other options fit later aims—what could have prevented it focuses on prevention actions, what happened describes the event itself, and who is responsible targets accountability rather than the underlying causes.