ASI Safety Management Systems 2

Question 1

Under FAA SMS requirements, what is the primary purpose of a Safety Risk Management (SRM) process?

Accepted Answer

To identify hazards and assess risks before implementing changes

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To assign blame after accidents

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To document post-accident corrective actions

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To train employees on emergency procedures

Question 2

Which SMS component ensures that safety deficiencies are identified and corrective actions are tracked to completion?

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Safety Assurance

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Safety Policy

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Safety Risk Management

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Safety Promotion

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A condition with potential to cause injury or damage

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An accident that has already occurred

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The probability that an accident will happen

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A violation of FAA regulations

Question 4

What does 'risk tolerance' mean in the context of aviation SMS?

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The maximum level of risk an organization is willing to accept

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Accepting unlimited risk to complete operations

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Ignoring identified hazards during peak operations

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A regulatory waiver for non-standard procedures

Question 5

An ASI reviewing an SMS program finds that safety data is collected but never analyzed. Which SMS component is most deficient?

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Safety Assurance

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Safety Policy

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Safety Promotion

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Safety Risk Management

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a 'safety objective' in an SMS framework?

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A broad statement of desired safety outcomes an organization intends to achieve

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A reactive measure taken after an incident

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A specific checklist item in a maintenance manual

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A regulatory minimum standard set by the FAA

Question 7

What is the role of 'leading indicators' in an aviation SMS?

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They measure active risk factors that can predict future incidents

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They document the causes of past accidents

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They track regulatory compliance violations only

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They calculate compensation for accident victims