35.3.3 - IEC 61508 – Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable Systems
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Practice Questions
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What does IEC stand for in IEC 61508?
💡 Hint: Think about the organization that sets electrical standards.
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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What is the main focus of IEC 61508?
💡 Hint: Think about the area related to safety management.
True or False: Verification and Validation are essentially the same processes.
💡 Hint: Consider what each process is confirming.
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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.
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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