What kind of ORID question is the following: What types of 9‑1‑1 calls is HEART most often responding to (e.g., non‑violent mental health or quality‑of‑life concerns)?

• A. Decisional
• B. Reflective
• C. Objective
• D. Interpretive

Answer: (C)

This question is testing the ability to identify an objective inquiry within the ORID framework. It asks for factual, observable information about what types of 9‑1‑1 calls HEART most often responds to, with concrete examples like non-violent mental health or quality‑of‑life concerns. Objective questions seek data about what happened—the events, categories, counts, or descriptions of reality—without delving into feelings, meanings, or decisions.

In ORID, reflective questions explore feelings or reactions, interpretive questions look at meaning or implications, and decisional questions ask what actions should be taken. Since the prompt focuses on categorizing actual call types and does not ask about emotions, interpretations, or decisions, it fits the objective category best.