EWS, a combination of ___ of the above incidents within 12 months

• A. 5
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 6

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is the threshold for triggering an Early Warning System. In this context, the system activates after a certain number of incidents from the listed types occur within a year. The correct threshold is five incidents within a 12-month period, meaning any five incidents from the listed categories in the same year count toward the trigger. This setup aims to flag a potential pattern of behavior early so supervisors can intervene before problems escalate. If the threshold were lower, such as three or four, the system would trigger too often and potentially overreact to minor issues. If it were higher, like six, a developing pattern might go unnoticed longer, delaying necessary intervention.