An instructor is discussing key material for a course when a learner asks a question that will lead to material that the class is not yet prepared for.
Which of the following is the BEST course of action for the instructor?
A . Inform the learner that the question can be asked during a break
B . Answer the question as not doing so may cause the learner to be confused.
C . Defer the question and assure the learner that it will be covered later in the course.
D . Inform the learner that the question falls outside of scope and will not be answered.
Answer: C