Practice - Safety and Testability
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Practice Questions
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What does IEC 61508 focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about safety in industries.
Define testability in the context of IEC 61508.
💡 Hint: Consider how easily a system's function can be assessed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary focus of the IEC 61508 standard?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of standards related to safety.
True or False: Compliance with IEC 61508 ensures that a system can detect and mitigate faults effectively.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of compliance in risk management.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple electrical system for a chemical plant under IEC 61508. How would you incorporate fault detection, and what potential hazards would you monitor?
💡 Hint: Consider the types of failures that can occur in chemical processing.
Critically evaluate how adhering to IEC 61508 could affect the overall costs for an automotive manufacturer in design, testing, and safety compliance.
💡 Hint: Think about the cost versus benefits relationship in compliance.
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