Practice IEC 61508 – Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable Systems - 35.3.3 | 35. Liability and Safety Standards | Robotics and Automation - Vol 3
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35.3.3 - IEC 61508 – Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable Systems

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does IEC stand for in IEC 61508?

💡 Hint: Think about the organization that sets electrical standards.

Question 2

Easy

What is the highest Safety Integrity Level (SIL)?

💡 Hint: Recall that SIL levels go from 1 to 4, ranking from least to most stringent.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main focus of IEC 61508?

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Functional Safety
  • Software Development

💡 Hint: Think about the area related to safety management.

Question 2

True or False: Verification and Validation are essentially the same processes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what each process is confirming.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Provide a detailed example of implementing IEC 61508 in an automation project, outlining the necessary steps from risk analysis to verification.

💡 Hint: Think about how each step builds on the previous one.

Question 2

Analyze a case where failure to meet the required SIL resulted in an accident. Describe how the situation could have been mitigated.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of regulations in safety outcomes.

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