Which of the following is NOT a common classification of death?

• A. Natural
• B. Suicide
• C. Pre-meditated
• D. Accidental

Answer: (C)

The correct response is centered around the classification of death. Common classifications typically include natural causes, suicides, and accidental deaths. Each of these categories represents a widely acknowledged method of describing the circumstances surrounding a death. Natural deaths arise from health-related issues, suicides involve intentional self-harm leading to death, and accidents refer to unintended fatal incidents.

In contrast, "pre-meditated" is not considered a standard classification of death. While it may describe intentions behind certain actions, particularly in legal contexts (such as in homicide cases), it does not itself stand as a classification of death that is used in fields such as forensics or pathology. Instead, legal definitions and discussions of premeditated actions usually pertain to the intent behind a criminal act rather than providing a category of death itself. Thus, selecting "pre-meditated" highlights a misunderstanding of the traditional classifications used in death investigation.