Starting at the top of the head and working down to the shoes is which searching method?

• A. Layering
• B. Quartering
• C. Halving
• D. Top-Down

Answer: (A)

Layering means conducting the search in horizontal passes that start at the top and move downward until you reach the feet. This approach creates clearly defined layers, so you systematically check scalp, hair, face, neck, clothing, torso, arms, legs, and feet in order, leaving little risk of missing areas. Starting at the top of the head and working down to the shoes fits this idea precisely, because each layer represents a new level you examine before moving to the next. It provides a repeatable, organized pattern that’s easy to document and recheck if needed. Other methods focus on dividing space into sections (like quarters or halves) or simply describe direction, but layering specifically encapsulates the step-by-step, top-to-bottom body coverage used here.