Actions or Measures That Can Either Prevent the Occurrence of a Disaster

question 4

Multiple Choice

Actions or measures that can either prevent the occurrence of a disaster or reduce the severity of its effects are called:

• A) Awareness and education
• B) Mitigation
• C) Disaster relief
• D) Advocacy

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Definitions:

Efficiency

The ratio of the output produced to the input resources used in the production process, indicating the effectiveness of resource utilization.

Effective Capacity

The maximum output rate or service capacity an operation, process, or facility can be expected to achieve under normal conditions.

Design Capacity

The maximum output or performance level that a facility or product is engineered to achieve under ideal conditions.

Capacity Alternatives

Various options available to a business for adjusting its capacity to meet changes in demand.