35.8.2 - Root Cause Analysis
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Practice Questions
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What does RCA stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember the process that identifies failures.
What is the purpose of the Fishbone diagram?
💡 Hint: Think about how to visually lay out causes.
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What is the main aim of Root Cause Analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about the goals of problem-solving.
True or False: The 5-Whys technique is used only in manufacturing contexts.
💡 Hint: Consider the versatility of problem-solving techniques.
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Consider a construction site incident where a robot malfunctions, causing a delay in a project. Describe the steps you would take to implement RCA, focusing on the integration of techniques like Fishbone and 5-Whys.
💡 Hint: Visualize the problem like branching paths leading back to the root cause.
Imagine an automated drone fails mid-flight during a routine inspection. Explain how you would conduct a SCAT analysis on the incident.
💡 Hint: Think systematically about the drone's operations and data recordings.
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