National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Business Practice Exam

What are preventive measures aimed at?

1. Recovering from disasters

2. Investigating past incidents

3. Preventing disasters from occurring

4. Enhancing employee training programs

The correct answer is: Preventing disasters from occurring

Preventive measures are specifically designed to avoid potential problems and mitigate risks before they occur. In the context of this question, the aim is to stop disasters or adverse events from happening in the first place. This can involve implementing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and establishing contingency plans that proactively address vulnerabilities. While other options may involve important aspects of organizational risk management—such as recovering from disasters or enhancing employee training—they do not focus primarily on the idea of prevention. Investigating past incidents contributes to learning and improvement but does not serve the direct purpose of preventing future occurrences. Similarly, enhancing training may be part of an overall strategy, but if the training is not explicitly focused on preventive tactics, it would not qualify as a preventive measure on its own. Therefore, the emphasis on preventing disasters makes the chosen response the most accurate.