Which of the Following Best Describes 'Front Matter

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'front matter'?

A) The material appearing before the main text of the report, which typically includes table of contents, list of tables and executive summary
B) A colloquial reference to the amount of thinking (frontal lobe) that has gone into the report prior to writing commencing
C) The preparatory work such as personnel clearance for participation, team meetings, research and interviews
D) The abstract and the introduction of the report