What do A and B denote?

Consider the top-level hierarchical structure of the ArchiMate Language shown below:

What do A and B denote?
A . A=Element, B=Core Element
B . A=Element, B=Relationship
C . A-Concept, B-Element
D . A-Metamodel, B-Event

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Answer: C

Explanation:

According to the ArchiMate language structure, a concept is either an element or a relationship. An element is either a behavior element, a structure element, a motivation element, or a composite element. A and B in the diagram correspond to these concepts respectively.

References: ArchiMate® 3.2 Specification, Chapter 3: Language Structure, Section 3.2 Top-Level Language Structure; ArchiMate® 3.0 Specification, Chapter 3: Language Structure, Section 3.2 Top-Level Language Structure.