You measure the success of the intervention by changes in incident frequency and community perception. Which SARA phase are you applying?

• A. Scanning
• B. Analysis
• C. Assessment
• D. Response

Answer: (C)

In the SARA process, Assessment focuses on evaluating the impact after the intervention. By looking at changes in incident frequency and how the community perceives safety, you’re judging whether the actions taken actually reduced the problem and improved trust or confidence. This evaluative step tells you if the intervention worked, if you need to adjust the approach, or if you should continue as is.

Scanning is about spotting and defining the problem, Analysis digs into why it’s happening and what factors drive it, and Response is about implementing the chosen actions. None of those directly measure the outcome in the way that Assessment does, which is why this scenario fits Assessment.