What action does the survey take with the indicators according to the description?

• A. The survey selects from indicators flagged to be >75% national average.
• B. The survey creates new indicators independently of QIM.
• C. The survey ignores national comparisons.
• D. The survey uses indicators only from internal sources.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is using a benchmark-based filter to handle the indicators. The survey looks at indicators that have been flagged as exceeding a defined threshold relative to the national average and then selects from that flagged group. This means the process focuses on metrics that show meaningful performance when viewed against national data, helping to prioritize indicators that stand out in the broader context.

Why this fits best: it relies on a national comparison to determine which indicators are worth taking forward, rather than inventing new measures on the spot or ignoring how things compare to others. The approach uses existing indicators and a clear benchmark (the national average) to decide which ones to move ahead with.

Why the other possibilities don’t fit as well: there’s no creation of new indicators independent of a measurement framework, there’s a clear emphasis on national comparisons through the flagging step, and the selection isn’t restricted to internal sources alone; the flag criterion explicitly ties indicators to a national benchmark.