Which set of approaches correctly describes the three SMS types described in aviation safety?

Which set of approaches correctly describes the three SMS types described in aviation safety?

• A. Reactive (after accidents), Proactive (before issues), Predictive (anticipating risks)
• B. Preventive, Corrective, Adaptive
• C. Proactive, Reactive, Corrective
• D. Predictive, Proactive, Reactive

Answer: (A)

Three SMS approaches describe how safety management addresses risk across the lifecycle: reacting after an event, taking steps to prevent issues before they occur, and using data to forecast future risks. This combination—Reactive, Proactive, and Predictive—is the standard description. Reactive actions come after accidents or incidents, triggering investigations and corrective actions. Proactive measures aim to identify hazards and implement controls before they lead to incidents, focusing on hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety assurance. Predictive methods rely on data analysis, trends, and leading indicators to anticipate where problems may arise and allocate resources to mitigate them. Among the options, the set that matches these three types is the one listing Reactive (after accidents), Proactive (before issues), and Predictive (anticipating risks). The other sets use terms that aren’t the standard SMS types or swap Predictive for another concept, so they don’t align with the usual triad.

Three SMS approaches describe how safety management addresses risk across the lifecycle: reacting after an event, taking steps to prevent issues before they occur, and using data to forecast future risks. This combination—Reactive, Proactive, and Predictive—is the standard description. Reactive actions come after accidents or incidents, triggering investigations and corrective actions. Proactive measures aim to identify hazards and implement controls before they lead to incidents, focusing on hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety assurance. Predictive methods rely on data analysis, trends, and leading indicators to anticipate where problems may arise and allocate resources to mitigate them. Among the options, the set that matches these three types is the one listing Reactive (after accidents), Proactive (before issues), and Predictive (anticipating risks). The other sets use terms that aren’t the standard SMS types or swap Predictive for another concept, so they don’t align with the usual triad.