ISO 26262 CT-AUT Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is the focus of hardware-level development in ISO 26262?

   • APerforming the HARA
   • BWriting software code
   • CDefining the functional safety concept
   • DDeriving hardware safety requirements and evaluating hardware metrics
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which activity is part of software-level development?

   • ASafety validation
   • BSoftware unit testing
   • CItem definition
   • DHardware failure mode analysis
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4. 3foundation · easy

   In ISO 26262, what is an 'item'?

   • AA single electronic component such as a microcontroller
   • BA specific hazard identified during the HARA
   • CA document that describes the safety requirements
   • DA system or combination of systems to which ISO 26262 is applied
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a key activity in system-level development?

   • ADecommissioning planning
   • BHazard analysis and risk assessment
   • CSystem design and validation
   • DSoftware unit testing
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6. 5application · medium

   A safety manager is planning confirmation measures for a new steering system with ASIL D requirements. The project plan includes a safety review, a safety audit, and a safety assessment. Which of the following correctly describes the difference between a safety audit and a safety assessment?

   • AA safety audit checks the process compliance, while a safety assessment evaluates the technical solution.
   • BA safety audit is only required for ASIL D, while a safety assessment is optional.
   • CA safety audit is performed by the development team, while a safety assessment is performed by an independent party.
   • DA safety audit evaluates the safety case, while a safety assessment checks the test results.
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