Prevention Vs. Correction

In a construction project to build a new hospital in Kabul, you want to ensure that the concrete mix meets the required strength specifications before it is used. What is the best preventive action to take?

• Conduct regular inspections of the concrete work after it has been poured

• Increase the project budget to address potential issues with the concrete

• Train the construction workers on the correct mixing techniques and perform sample testing before use

• Wait until the concrete has been used and then test its strength

During the development of a new software application for a financial institution in Herat, you decide to implement a quality control process to find and fix bugs. What is the best inspection action to take?

• Provide additional training to the developers on best coding practices

• Increase the timeline to allow for more thorough development

• Conduct a series of code reviews and automated testing throughout the development process

• Ensure that developers are following coding standards without any checks

You are managing a project to distribute medical supplies in rural areas of Balkh. To prevent any contamination, what preventive action should you take?

• Train all personnel involved in handling and distribution on proper hygiene practices

• Inspect the medical supplies for contamination after they have been distributed

• Wait for feedback from the clinics to identify any issues

• Increase the budget to cover potential contamination issues

In a project to develop new curriculum materials for schools in Nangarhar, you need to ensure the accuracy of the content. What is the best inspection action to take?

• Review and edit the materials before they are printed and distributed

• Provide additional training to the authors on research methods

• Wait for feedback from teachers and students after using the materials

• Extend the project timeline to allow more time for writing

In an agricultural project to introduce new farming techniques in Helmand, you want to prevent the spread of pests. What preventive action should you take?

• Train farmers on integrated pest management techniques and monitor their implementation

• Inspect the fields regularly for signs of pest infestation

• Increase the budget to handle potential pest issues

• Wait for pest issues to arise and then address them

In a manufacturing project to produce water filters for households in Kandahar, you need to ensure that the filters meet quality standards before they are shipped. What is the best inspection action to take?

• Increase the production budget to improve quality

• Conduct quality control tests on each batch of filters before shipment

• Train the production staff on quality assurance techniques

• Wait for customer feedback to identify any quality issues