Which of the following is an example of a Situation Question about duration?

• A. How long have you been ...?
• B. What are you doing now ...?
• C. What type of ... are you ... ?
• D. Who do you use for ...?

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is that duration fits into Situation questions because it gathers factual background about how long a condition or situation has been in place. Asking “How long have you been …?” directly probes the length of time, giving you a clear snapshot of the current situation over a period. This helps establish context and a baseline for understanding what has been happening and for planning next steps.

The other options don’t focus on duration. “What are you doing now …?” looks at current activity, not how long something has been the case. “What type of … are you …?” seeks categorization or type, not the time element. “Who do you use for …?” asks about supplier or relationship choices, which is about options or providers rather than duration.