What is a repressive measure in the case of a fire?

The correct answer is B. Putting out a fire after it has been detected by a fire detector. Option B is correct because a repressive measure is one that actively combats or suppresses a threat while it is occurring. Putting out a fire directly intervenes to stop the ongoing event, which is the defining characteristic of repression in safety management. Option A is…

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Options

ATaking out fire insurance
BPutting out a fire after it has been detected by a fire detector
CRepairing damage caused by the fire

How the community answered

(32 responses)

A
9% (3)
B
75% (24)
C
16% (5)

Explanation

Option B is correct because a repressive measure is one that actively combats or suppresses a threat while it is occurring. Putting out a fire directly intervenes to stop the ongoing event, which is the defining characteristic of repression in safety management.

Option A is wrong because taking out fire insurance is a preparatory (or financial) measure taken before any fire occurs - it mitigates financial consequences but does nothing to prevent or fight a fire.

Option C is wrong because repairing fire damage is a corrective measure - it takes place after the fire is already over, focused on recovery rather than fighting the hazard.

Memory tip: Think of the prefix "re-press" - to press back against something actively happening. Repressive = pushing back against the threat in real time. Prevention comes before, repression during, correction after.

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