What must a student do with red alerts and muted red alerts?

• A. Investigate red alerts and understand the cause of muted red alerts; be able to explain upon demand.
• B. Ignore red alerts if not critical.
• C. Only investigate red alerts, not muted.
• D. Defer investigations to the supervisor.

Answer: (A)

Red alerts signal conditions that require investigation to determine cause, risk, and what actions are needed. When a red alert is muted, it has been silenced for a known reason, but you still must identify why it was muted and be able to explain that rationale if asked. This combination ensures you maintain awareness of potential issues and keep solid documentation for traceability. Therefore, the best approach is to investigate both red alerts and the cause of muted red alerts, and be prepared to explain upon demand. Ignoring red alerts misses possible problems; focusing only on unmuted alerts leaves muted cases unresolved; deferring to a supervisor bypasses your role in understanding and documenting the issue.