Why the other options are wrong:

• an RCMP investigation into communication delays.: The report does not describe an RCMP investigation into communication delays. The RCMP confirms a successful test of the bilingual alert system.
• a review of last year's flood response.: A 2022 flooding review is briefly mentioned as background, but the story is about the new alert system, not a review of flood response.
• new funding for mobile phone upgrades.: The report does not discuss funding for mobile phone upgrades - it is about emergency alerts.

Correct Answer: increased from about seventy-eight to over ninety percent.

Why this is correct: The report says more than ninety-two percent of compatible devices can now receive alerts, up from seventy-eight percent during last year's trials. So coverage increased from about 78% to over 92%. That is a clear improvement.

Why the other options are wrong:

• remained at seventy-eight percent.: Coverage did not stay at seventy-eight percent - that was the old number during trials, and it has gone up.
• now includes all mobile phones.: The report says more than ninety-two percent, not all mobile phones, so some still cannot receive alerts.
• expanded by adding fifteen counties.: The fifteen counties are about the test reaching all counties, not about expansion of mobile coverage.

Correct Answer: language barriers previously delayed understanding.

Why this is correct: The report says Public Safety Minister Andre LeBlanc noted that delays in understanding emergency messages had been identified as a risk factor during a 2022 flooding review. This means language barriers previously delayed people from understanding warnings, which is why bilingual alerts were prioritised.

Why the other options are wrong:

• testing revealed serious translation errors.: Translation errors are not mentioned in the report.
• the pilot programme exceeded its budget.: The budget of the pilot programme is not discussed as exceeding limits.
• federal law required changes by 2024.: No federal law or 2024 deadline is mentioned in the report.

Correct Answer: confirmed the success of a province-wide test.

Why this is correct: The report says the RCMP confirmed the system was used successfully during a controlled test last weekend, reaching all fifteen counties within thirty seconds. So the RCMP confirmed a successful province-wide test.

Why the other options are wrong:

• will publish the six-month evaluation.: The province plans a full evaluation after six months, with a public report expected in January. The RCMP is reported as confirming the province-wide test; it is not named as the publisher of the future evaluation.
• developed the alert software used.: The government invested in software upgrades and staff training. The report attributes test confirmation to the RCMP and does not attribute software development to it.
• funded the staff training component.: The report attributes the investment in software upgrades and staff training to the provincial government. It does not identify the RCMP as funding the training.

Correct Answer: expects to adjust the system.

Why this is correct: The report says further refinements could include clearer location targeting and follow-up messages. The province also plans a full evaluation after six months. This shows the province expects to adjust and improve the system over time.

Why the other options are wrong:

• plans to ban older mobile phones.: There is no mention of banning older mobile phones - officials just cautioned that some may need manual settings.
• rushed the rollout to meet deadlines.: The report says the system went through a year-long pilot. It does not mention a rushed rollout or a deadline that forced one.
• believes no further changes are needed.: The mention of further refinements shows the province believes changes may still be needed.