7.2 Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Quiz

What is the purpose of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)?

• To identify and prioritize how items fail

• To investigate possible solutions

• To plan actions

• To design products or processes

When should FMEA be used when designing products or processes?

• To identify risks in the plan

• To help select solutions with acceptable risk

• To investigate why existing systems have failed

• To identify and avoid failure-prone designs

What is the dual step involved in FMEA?

• Planning actions

• Finding out how an item can fail and finding the effects of failure

• Designing products and processes

• Investigating why systems have failed

Why is it important to use FMEA when investigating possible solutions?

• To identify risks in the plan

• To investigate why existing systems have failed

• To identify and avoid failure-prone designs

• To help select one with an acceptable risk for the known benefit of implementing it

What is the key benefit of using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)?

• Planning actions

• Investigating why systems have failed

• Identifying the importance of a failure mode and key failure risks

• Designing products or processes

What is the main goal of conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)?

• To identify and prioritize how items fail

• To investigate possible solutions

• To plan actions

• To design products or processes

How does FMEA help in the design phase of products or processes?

• To identify risks in the plan

• To help select solutions with acceptable risk

• To investigate why existing systems have failed

• To identify and avoid failure-prone designs

What role does FMEA play in evaluating potential solutions?

• To identify risks in the plan

• To investigate why existing systems have failed

• To identify and avoid failure-prone designs

• To help select one with an acceptable risk for the known benefit of implementing it