The best practice starting point for developing a simulation scenario is:
a. the equipment available.
b. the goals or objectives to be achieved.
c. the facilitator's choice.
d. the commercially based scenarios available.
ANS: B
Simulation Standard III: Participant Objectives of the Standards of Best Practice states simulations should be developed based on the goals or objectives to be achieved by the participants, not on the technology available.
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