In organizing the interview, what is the purpose of the introduction?

• A. To present legal citations.
• B. To provide the interviewee with background on the agency.
• C. To state the interviewer's name, role, and agency.
• D. To conclude the interview.

Answer: (C)

The introduction is about establishing who is conducting the interview and under what authority. By stating your name, your role, and the agency you represent, you give the interviewee a clear reference for who is asking the questions and why you have the authority to conduct the interview. This sets a legitimate, transparent frame for the conversation and helps the interviewee know how to address you and what to expect. Other elements, like presenting legal citations or giving background on the agency, are not the primary purpose of the introduction, and concluding the interview happens at the end, not at the start.