RCA RCA Prevention and Control 2

Question 1

In the Swiss Cheese Model of accident causation, holes in the cheese slices represent:

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Weaknesses or failures in defensive layers

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Opportunities for process improvement

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The number of people involved in an incident

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Steps in the RCA investigation process

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes a 'systemic' preventive action versus a 'local' preventive action?

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Systemic actions address organization-wide weaknesses; local actions fix only the immediate area

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Systemic actions are cheaper; local actions are more expensive

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Systemic actions require external consultants; local actions use internal staff

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Systemic actions are temporary; local actions are permanent

Question 3

After implementing preventive actions, what is the next critical step in the RCA process?

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Verifying effectiveness through monitoring and follow-up

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Closing the RCA file and archiving documents

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Reassigning team members to new projects

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Conducting a new RCA on a different topic

Question 4

A 'leading indicator' used in RCA prevention monitoring is BEST described as:

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A proactive metric that signals risk before an incident happens

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A measure of how many incidents occurred last quarter

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The final report submitted to regulators

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The total cost of corrective actions implemented

Question 5

When applying the 'Defense in Depth' principle to RCA prevention, the goal is to:

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Layer multiple independent controls so failure of one does not cause an incident

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Create one very strong barrier to stop all hazards

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Assign one expert to manage all safety controls

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Minimize the number of procedures staff must follow

Question 6

Which statement BEST describes the difference between a corrective action and a preventive action in RCA?

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Corrective actions fix existing problems; preventive actions stop future problems from occurring

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Corrective actions are cheaper than preventive actions

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Corrective actions require management approval; preventive actions do not

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Corrective actions are documented; preventive actions are not

Question 7

What is 'normalization of deviance' and why is it a concern in RCA prevention?

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The gradual acceptance of non-standard practices as normal, increasing risk over time

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A statistical method for analyzing incident frequency

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A technique for standardizing investigation procedures across departments

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A measurement scale for rating the severity of deviations