Brittany is writing a business report about protecting workplace data and will be conducting an interview with a data security expert. What is the best advice you can give her?

A) Call before the interview to confirm the arrangements, and then arrive on time.
B) Learn about the individual she is interviewing, and research the background and terminology of the topic.
C) Use open-ended questions rather than yes-or-no questions to draw out the responses from the expert.
D) Brittany should complete all these steps.

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Final Answer : D, Explanation :  All the options provided are essential steps in preparing for and conducting a successful interview. Confirming arrangements and arriving on time (A) shows professionalism, researching the interviewee and topic (B) ensures a more productive conversation, and using open-ended questions (C) encourages detailed responses, providing richer information for the report.

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