ASP Incident Investigation and Analysis 2

Question 1

What is the primary goal of an incident investigation?

Accepted Answer

To identify root causes and contributing factors to prevent recurrence

Answer

The primary goal is to identify root causes and contributing factors so corrective actions can prevent similar incidents.

Question 2

What is the '5 Whys' technique in root cause analysis?

Accepted Answer

Repeatedly asking 'why' about each answer to drill down from symptoms to root causes

Answer

The 5 Whys involves repeatedly asking 'why' each cause occurred until the fundamental root cause is uncovered.

Question 3

What type of evidence should be collected first at an incident scene?

Accepted Answer

Perishable or transient evidence that may change or disappear

Answer

Perishable evidence such as weather conditions, fluid levels, and temperature readings should be collected first.

Question 4

What is a fault tree analysis used for in incident investigation?

Accepted Answer

Working backward from an undesired event to identify all possible combinations of failures and conditions that could cause it

Answer

Fault tree analysis is a deductive technique that works backward from an undesired event to identify all possible failure combinations.

Question 5

Why should witness interviews be conducted separately during an incident investigation?

Accepted Answer

To prevent witnesses from influencing each other's recollections and to get independent accounts

Answer

Separate interviews prevent witnesses from unconsciously influencing each other's memories and ensure independent accounts.

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