CAM Safety Management Systems (SMS) 2

Question 1

Which of the four SMS components establishes the organization's commitment to safety and defines accountabilities?

Accepted Answer

Safety policy

Answer

Safety policy sets management commitment, accountabilities, and the framework for the other three SMS components.

Question 2

In a risk matrix, a hazard assessed as 'remote probability, hazardous severity' falls into a tolerable region. What is the appropriate management action?

Accepted Answer

Accept the risk with mitigation and continued monitoring

Answer

Risks in the tolerable region may be accepted only after mitigation reduces them as low as reasonably practicable, with ongoing monitoring.

Question 3

A flight department manager wants to measure SMS effectiveness proactively rather than waiting for accidents. Which metric is a leading indicator?

Accepted Answer

Rate of voluntary hazard reports submitted per month

Answer

Voluntary hazard report rates measure system activity before an accident occurs, making them a leading indicator.

Question 4

Under a just culture, how should a manager respond to a technician who made an honest error while following approved procedures?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a learning opportunity without punitive action

Answer

Just culture distinguishes honest errors, which are addressed through learning, from reckless or willful violations, which warrant discipline.

Question 5

Which SMS component includes safety training, communication, and dissemination of lessons learned?

Accepted Answer

Safety promotion

Answer

Safety promotion covers training, education, and safety communication throughout the organization.

(CAM) Certified Aviation Manager Practice Test

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CAM Safety Management Systems (SMS) 2