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

Answer

SRM is a proactive process used to identify hazards, analyze their risk, and implement controls before changes are made to operations or systems.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Safety Assurance

Answer

Safety Assurance includes continuous monitoring, auditing, and evaluation to verify that safety controls remain effective and corrective actions are completed.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A condition with potential to cause injury or damage

Answer

A hazard is any existing or potential condition that can lead to injury, illness, damage to equipment, or loss of property.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The maximum level of risk an organization is willing to accept

Answer

Risk tolerance defines the upper boundary of acceptable risk that an organization has determined it can accept while still meeting safety objectives.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Safety Assurance

Answer

Safety Assurance requires that collected safety data be systematically analyzed to identify trends, evaluate control effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

(ASI) Aviation Safety Inspector Certification Practice Test

ASI Safety Management Systems 2