Which section appears first in the typical final report structure?

• A. Administrative Information
• B. Remarks
• C. Photographs
• D. List of Evidence

Answer: (A)

Starting with administrative information sets the stage by providing who prepared the report, for which case, and when, along with case numbers and the agency involved. This opening context ensures the document is properly filed, authenticated, and easy to retrieve, and it tells the reader exactly who is responsible for the contents. Once the administrative details are clear, the rest of the report can be read in the proper context. The other sections—remarks, photographs, and a list of evidence—are important, but they function as supporting materials or appendices that come after the opening identification and context. Therefore, administrative information is the first section because it establishes identity, authority, and scope for the entire report.