Which item is part of Phase 1 of a WVA?

• A. Plan Approach
• B. Coordinate with Stakeholders
• C. Review Key Documents, References, and Criteria
• D. Identify Control Options

Answer: (A)

In Phase 1, the focus is on planning how the WVA will be conducted. Setting up the Plan Approach means outlining the methodology, scope, data needs, who does what, timelines, and how success will be measured. This creates the roadmap that guides all subsequent work, making it the best fit for the first phase.

Coordinating with stakeholders is important and often occurs early, but it’s more an ongoing activity rather than the defining deliverable that starts the analysis. Reviewing key documents, references, and criteria informs the plan, yet it’s a preparatory step that feeds into the plan rather than the primary Phase 1 action. Identifying control options belongs to later stages where potential solutions are generated and evaluated.