Core tool(QS9000)- FMEA based questions

1. The design FMEA relies on process controls to overcome potential weaknesses in the
design , this statement is ---

a) TRUE
b) FALSE

2. An FMEA can be described as systemized group of activities intended to ------

a) recognise and evaluate the potential failure of a product and /or process and its effects
b) identify actions which could eliminate or reduce the chance of potential failure occurring
c) document the process and eliminate the chance of implementing a corrective change
which could create an even larger concern
d) “ a” , “ b” & “c” are correct
e) Only “ a” & “ b” are correct

3. “The Design FMEA begins with a Block Diagram” , this statement is true . Then
Process FMEA begins with …………….. .

a) Skill matrix
b) Flow chart
c) Ishikawa
d) Pareto Analysis
e) None of the above.

4. “ During identification of Potential Failure mode in Process FMEA, the assumption should be
made that the incoming parts and materials are correct .” This statement is ----

a) TRUE
b) FALSE

5. The term “ Severity “ used in FMEA , relates to

a) Cause of Failure
b) Effect of failure
c) Mode of Failure
d) None of the above
e) All of the above