Which type of control attempts to prevent problems before actual work is performed?
Correct answer: D. Feedforward control
- A. Post-action control
- B. Concurrent control
- C. Feedback control
- D. Feedforward control
Explanation
Feedforward control operates before an activity begins and seeks to prevent expected problems in advance. Concurrent control operates during the work, while feedback control evaluates results after performance.
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