Question 26

A system is defined by the following reliability block diagram.

Which of the following block diagrams MOST simply represents the system reliability when Unit C is functioning?

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  • Question 27

    Preliminary hazard analysis:
    I. Is a review of safety problems prior to production.
    II. Is normally done at a time when there is little design detail.
    III. Can be used to identify the principal hazards when the product is first conceived.
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  • Question 28

    A fault tree analysis (FTA) is a design analysis technique constructed from a "top event". A basic problem with this technique in comparison to a FMECA would be which of the following?
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  • Question 29

    Product safety is a concern in today's environment. If a risk assessment is performed near the end of the design stage, consideration should be based on:
    I. Hazard probability.
    II. Hazard severity.
    III. Risk impact.
    IV. Cost impact.
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  • Question 30

    The following reliability block diagram shows components A, B, C, D and E with reliability Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd and Re, respectively. A or B are system entry points.

    On the basis of this information, what is the reliability of the system?
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