| As a management level engineering officer, you are apt to be the primary investigator investigating the root cause of the failure of a piece of machinery. In collecting the necessary data for the root cause analysis, what should be your FIRST priority? |
| A) Consulting with other technical experts, suppliers, and manufacturers. |
| B) Collecting and preserving the physical evidence of the failure. |
| C) Interviewing any directly involved watch standing or maintenance personnel. |
| D) Reviewing the historical watch keeping and maintenance records. |
