What does the query template define?

• A. The presentation format of the search results
• B. The most basic aspects of a search: which master files to search, what to search them for, and how to search through them
• C. How to configure user access to templates
• D. The scheduling of report generation

Answer: (B)

A query template defines the inputs and scope of a search. It specifies which master files or data sources will be included, what you are searching them for (the terms or criteria), and how the search should be performed (the search method or rules). This makes searches consistent and repeatable across reviews or users. It’s separate from how results are presented, who can access templates, or when reports are scheduled, which is why the option describing the basic aspects of a search—which master files to search, what to search them for, and how to search through them—is the correct one.