You are performing a quality risk analysis for a CSCI (Computer Software Configuration Item) used to implement a CBIT (Continuous Built-In Test) module of a safety-critical system. During the quality risk analysis, you are trying to identify the ways in which failures of the CBIT module can occur, for each of them trying to determine the potential causes and likely effects, and the risk level (calculated as the product of three factors: severity, occurrence and detection). Which of the following risk analysis techniques are you working with?
A) A lightweight product risk analysis technique
B) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
C) Wide Band Delphi
D) Cost of Exposure

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is a classic description of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), which is a structured technique used to identify and analyze potential failures in a system, product, or process. FMEA involves identifying potential failure modes (the ways in which something could go wrong), as well as the causes and effects of each failure mode. Based on this information, a risk level is calculated for each failure mode, and prioritized based on severity, occurrence, and detection. The other options (A, C, and D) are not specifically related to this type of analysis.

You Are Performing a Quality Risk Analysis for a CSCI