Certified Systems Engineering Professional Csep · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 8
[ID-3053] Choose the WRONG sentence regarding system safety:
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A
It deals with hazards related to all system life cycle stages.
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B
Safety is an emergent property of the system.
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C
The system inherent design is way more important to system safety than how the system will be operated and maintained.
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D
Safety is managed by reducing the likelihood the hazard will happen and/or by minimizing the impacts if the hazard occurs.
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: C
A.
System safety encompasses hazards related to all stages of the system life cycle, including concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed., section 3.1.11, p.186.
B.
Safety is an emergent property of the system functioning in its operational environment. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed., section 3.1.11, p.186.
C.
While the design plays a very important role in ensuring safety, proper operation and maintenance are equally important factors in maintaining system safety. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed., section 3.1.11, p.186.
D.
This statement accurately reflects how safety is managed, with a similar approach compared to risk management in general. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed., section 3.1.11, p.186.
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