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

Answer

ICAO Doc 9859 (Safety Management Manual) provides the global framework and guidance for implementing SMS across aviation, including airports.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A condition or object with potential to cause harm

Answer

A hazard is any condition, object, or activity with the potential to cause harm — it is a precursor to risk, not an outcome itself.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The potential consequence or magnitude of harm if the event occurs

Answer

Severity measures the worst credible consequence of a hazardous event, such as fatalities, injuries, or property damage.

Question 4

A Safety Management System requires that safety objectives be:

Accepted Answer

Measurable, achievable, and aligned with the safety policy

Answer

SMS safety objectives must be specific, measurable, and aligned with the organization's safety policy to enable meaningful performance monitoring.

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

Answer

Safety assurance consists of continuous monitoring and evaluation activities to confirm that risk controls remain effective over time.

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