Problems typically result from a determination that a discrepancy exists between current reality and _______________.
A) prior reality
B) future reality
C) a desired state
D) an optimum state

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Problems arise when there is a discrepancy between the current state and a desired state. Option A (prior reality) implies that the problem is already solved, while option B (future reality) is not yet a reality and therefore cannot be used as a basis for a problem. Option D (optimum state) is a possible answer, but it is more specific than option C (a desired state), since a desired state may not necessarily be the optimum state.

Problems Typically Result from a Determination That a Discrepancy Exists