What is the one exception to the AP rule stating that you spell out any number at the beginning of a sentence?

Most versions of the nominal group technique include all of the follow steps EXCEPT:

a) preliminarily vote or ranking of ideas. b) instructing members in procedures and warm-up. c) silent generation of ideas. d) clarification of ideas through discussion.

Kristin is working with a start up in Iowa, and she realizes that not everyone has opportunities to get access to technologies due to limited time and resources. What is Kristin seeing?

A. She is experiencing a virtual digital technology desert. B. She is experiencing a future detachment of technology with this community. C. She is experiencing a digital detox in this community. D. She is experiencing a community that does not want social media in their community because it is a fad.