RAM Risk & Compliance 2

Question 1

In RAM risk assessment, which risk matrix dimension captures the severity of a failure's operational consequence?

Accepted Answer

Consequence severity

Answer

Consequence severity rates the impact of a failure on safety, operations, or cost, forming one axis of the risk matrix.

Question 2

Which regulatory standard specifically governs functional safety for electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems?

Accepted Answer

IEC 61508

Answer

IEC 61508 is the foundational international standard for functional safety of E/E/PE safety-related systems.

Question 3

A compliance audit reveals that preventive maintenance intervals exceed manufacturer recommendations. This is BEST classified as:

Accepted Answer

A compliance gap

Answer

Exceeding recommended maintenance intervals without formal justification constitutes a compliance gap against the governing maintenance policy.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) in the context of RAM risk compliance?

Accepted Answer

Systematically identify deviations from design intent that cause hazards

Answer

HAZOP uses guide words to systematically explore deviations from design intent, identifying potential hazards and operability problems.

Question 5

In Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), which two factors combine to prioritize inspection resources?

Accepted Answer

Probability of failure and consequence of failure

Answer

RBI prioritizes inspection effort based on the product of probability of failure (PoF) and consequence of failure (CoF).

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