Which chart shows the development of a case over time?

• A. Event chart
• B. Activity flow chart
• C. Timeline
• D. Link relationship

Answer: (C)

The main thing this question tests is how information about a case is laid out to show progression over time. A timeline does exactly that: it places events along a time axis with dates or time markers, so you can see both the sequence of developments and the gaps between them. This makes it ideal for illustrating how a case unfolds from start to finish.

An event chart focuses on listing events themselves, not necessarily showing their calendar order or durations. An activity flow chart maps the steps or actions in a process, emphasizing the order of activities rather than their specific timing. A link relationship diagram shows how different entities are connected, not how the case develops over time. Therefore, the chart that best shows development over time is the timeline.