Question

warning: danger ahead
5 a lack of rules or safety regulations meant workers spent their days working in dangerous conditions near open machinery. sometimes, managers would block exits to control who came in and out. the triangle shirtwaist fire in 1911 showed america exactly how dangerous these practices could be. when the companys new york city factory caught fire, 146 women died because of blocked exits and fire escapes.
question 1
what is the meaning of the word regulations, as it is used in paragraph 5?
a processes for moving goods and materials around
b processes for timing repetitive tasks
c standards enforced by an outside authority
d standards enforced to give managers authority

Explanation:

The context mentions a lack of rules or safety regulations leading to dangerous working conditions. Regulations here refer to standards set and enforced, usually by an outside authority like a government agency, to ensure safety. Options A and B focus on processes for goods - movement and task - timing which are not relevant. Option D is incorrect as regulations are not about giving managers authority but about safety and order.

Answer:

C. standards enforced by an outside authority