Suppose That Engineers Are Unable to Keep Earth Materials from Coming

question 1

Multiple Choice

Suppose that engineers are unable to keep earth materials from coming down onto a highway. In this case, which of the following would be the most economical and effective technique for reducing the hazard?

• A) build a protective structure
• B) install a rain sensor
• C) reroute the highway
• D) remove the mountain
• E) close the highway during heavy rains

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Definitions:

Preparation Activities

Tasks or actions undertaken before the start of a process or project to ensure readiness and improve efficiency.

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The real, observed setup time required to prepare equipment, machinery, or systems for a production run, including adjustments and calibrations.

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A relentless, ongoing process of identifying, assessing, and addressing issues and problems as they arise in real-time.

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The rate at which a system generates goods or services over a certain period of time.