ACE Safety Management Systems (SMS) 2

Question 1

Which ICAO document provides the international framework and Standards for airport SMS implementation?

Accepted Answer

ICAO Doc 9859

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ICAO Annex 14

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ICAO Annex 17

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ICAO Doc 4444

Question 2

In SMS terminology, a 'hazard' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A condition or object with potential to cause harm

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An accident that has already occurred

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The probability of an undesired outcome

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A corrective action taken after an incident

Question 3

What does the 'severity' component of risk assessment measure?

Accepted Answer

The potential consequence or magnitude of harm if the event occurs

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The frequency at which a hazard is detected

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How likely it is that a hazardous event will occur

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The number of personnel exposed to a hazard

Question 4

A Safety Management System requires that safety objectives be:

Accepted Answer

Measurable, achievable, and aligned with the safety policy

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Set exclusively by the FAA with no airport input

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Updated only after a major accident

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Limited to airside operations only

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'safety assurance' in SMS?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing processes to confirm that safety risks are controlled to acceptable levels

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A one-time certification that an airport is safe

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A guarantee that no accidents will occur

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The initial hazard identification phase of SMS

Question 6

When an airport employee observes an unsafe condition and files a voluntary safety report, this action primarily supports which SMS component?

Accepted Answer

Safety Assurance

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Safety Policy

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Safety Risk Management

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Safety Promotion

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a 'just culture' within an SMS?

Accepted Answer

To encourage reporting by distinguishing between acceptable errors and willful misconduct

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To eliminate all disciplinary action for safety violations

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To transfer legal liability from employees to management

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To ensure every safety report results in a reward