The correct answer is B. Page layouts or permissions can display only the fields needed for each audience. This is the answer provided by the study guide. The scenario describes different audiences that consume the same knowledge system but require different levels and presentations of information. Salesforce declarative configuration allows the organization to tailor the experience using layouts and permissions instead of duplicating content unnecessarily. Option B supports audience-specific presentation by controlling which fields are exposed and which content users are permitted to access. This reduces cognitive load for customers while allowing support representatives to retain access to more detailed operational information. Option A creates unnecessary content duplication. Maintaining separate versions of the same article for every audience can create governance problems, inconsistent updates, and additional editorial overhead. Option C incorrectly assumes that external topic organization must duplicate the organization's internal category structure. A user-centered external experience should organize information in ways meaningful to customers rather than simply mirroring internal information architecture. The broader UX principle is progressive and audience-appropriate disclosure. Users should see information relevant to their tasks and permissions without being overwhelmed by fields intended for other roles. Therefore, page-layout and permission controls provide the most maintainable declarative solution.

Study Guide reference/topics: Knowledge, audience-specific content, permissions, page layouts, Declarative Design.

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