In the Angela Simmons Portland example, which sequence is correct for the filing order?

• A. 4, 3, 1, 2
• B. 3, 2, 1, 4
• C. 2, 3, 4, 1
• D. 3, 1, 4, 2

Answer: (A)

Filing order in this example is guided by the chronology of actions across the records, with the most recent activity shown first. This approach keeps the file aligned with current activity and makes retrieval of the active items quickest.

In the Angela Simmons Portland scenario, the dates assigned to each item show that the fourth item has the latest action, followed by the third, then the first, and finally the second with the earliest action. Applying the rule gives the sequence 4, 3, 1, 2. If you tried a different order, you would be placing an older action before a more recent one, which would obscure how recently each item was updated.