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WorksheetsFailure mode and effect analysis - Ochs - APP exam 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the primary purpose of Failure Modes Analysis (FMA)?
To discover potential risk in a product or system by identifying all the ways in which it might fail
A risk assessment method based on the simultaneous analysis of failure modes, their consequences, and their associated risks.
To evaluate performance of each individual in the system and ways for them to improve
To enhance the system performance increases efficiency
Which of the following best describes failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA)
To discover potential risk in a product or system by identifying all the ways in which it might fail
A risk assessment method based on the simultaneous analysis of failure modes, their consequences, and their associated risks.
To evaluate performance of each individual in the system and ways for them to improve
To enhance the system performance increases efficiency
Failure is when a component or a collection of components of a system behave in a way that is not included in its specified performance criteria
True
False
What is the purpose of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)?
To assign blame for system failures
To document the history of a system's performance
To predict potential failures in a system and their impacts
To identify all past failures in the system
When was failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) applied to patient safety
1960s
1980s
1950s
1990s
Failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) is only used in the design stage of a system.
True
False
Human error is unpredictable and therefore not suitable for FMEA.
True
False
HFMEA combines FMEA and hazard analysis.
True
False
Which of the following steps are included in the HFMEA process?
Select a topic and assemble a team
Develop actions and outcome measures
Graphically design the process
Conduct a hazard analysis
All of these are steps in the HFMEA process
HFMEA requires a systemic level of thinking
True
False
When is an HFMEA used compared to a root cause analysis?
Only after a failure has occured
Before a failure has occurred in hopes to prevent it from happening
It replaces the need for root cause analysis in all situations
It is used to document failures without planning preventive measures
The root of FMEA is
Quality control concerns
Risk assessment
The root of FMA is
Quality control concerns
Risk assessment
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is primarily used after a failure has occurred to prevent its recurrence.
True
False
FMEA is focused solely on the identification of potential human errors.
True
False
HFMEA requires a sentinel event to be preformed
True
False
Which of the following are components of conducting an HFMEA? (Select all that apply)
Conducting a hazard analysis
Developing actions and outcome measures
Prioritizing system upgrades based on budget
Selecting a high-risk process or product
Assembling an interdisciplinary team
FMA and FMEA require linear thinking
True
False
Both FMA and FMEA have been used to reduce the frequency and consequences of failures
True
False
How is a Risk Priority Number (RPN) calculated in an HFMEA?
Severity+Occurrence−Detection
Severity⋅Occurrence⋅Detection
occurrenceseverity⋅detection
Severity+Occurrence+Detection
