A supplier is developing an ADAS domain controller and must satisfy two customer requirements: (1) demonstrate that the software development process is mature and repeatable, and (2) provide evidence that the system meets functional safety requirements for ASIL D. The supplier wants a single integrated approach. Which combination best addresses both requirements?

Apply ASPICE to assess process capability and ISO 26262 to manage the safety lifecycle, integrating safety work products into the process assessments.

Apply only ASPICE, since its process assessments include safety requirements and cover the entire safety lifecycle.

Run ASPICE and ISO 26262 as separate, independent initiatives with no cross-referencing to avoid conflicts.

Apply only ISO 26262, since it covers all development processes and includes process capability assessment.

A company develops both safety-critical and non-safety-critical automotive software. They want a single quality management framework that can be applied to all projects, but they also need to comply with ISO 26262 for safety-related projects. Which approach best balances these needs?

Implement ASPICE for non-safety projects and ISO 26262 for safety projects, with no common framework.

Implement a custom framework that combines elements of both, ignoring the original standards.

Implement ISO 26262 for all projects, since it is more comprehensive and covers non-safety systems too.

Implement ASPICE as the baseline process framework for all projects, and add ISO 26262-specific activities only for safety-related projects.

What is the primary objective of ISO 26262?

To ensure functional safety of road vehicles throughout their lifecycle

To define cybersecurity requirements for connected vehicles

To assess the process capability of software suppliers

To standardize the user interface of automotive infotainment systems

What is the primary purpose of ASPICE in the automotive industry?

To specify hardware requirements for electronic control units

To define legal liability for software failures in automotive products

To certify that a vehicle's electronic systems are free from all safety defects

To assess and improve the capability of software development processes

A supplier is being assessed by a customer who requires both ASPICE capability level 3 and ISO 26262 compliance. The supplier has a mature ASPICE process but has not yet implemented ISO 26262. What is the most effective way to achieve both?

Extend the existing ASPICE processes to include ISO 26262 safety activities, leveraging the existing process infrastructure.

Focus on ISO 26262 first and then map it to ASPICE, since ISO 26262 is more comprehensive.

Hire an external consultant to implement ISO 26262 independently of ASPICE.

Implement ISO 26262 as a separate process to avoid disrupting the ASPICE-certified processes.

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Objectives of ASPICE and ISO 26262 CT-AUT Practice Questions (Page 5)

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21application · medium
A supplier is developing an ADAS domain controller and must satisfy two customer requirements: (1) demonstrate that the software development process is mature and repeatable, and (2) provide evidence that the system meets functional safety requirements for ASIL D. The supplier wants a single integrated approach. Which combination best addresses both requirements?
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22expert · hard
A company develops both safety-critical and non-safety-critical automotive software. They want a single quality management framework that can be applied to all projects, but they also need to comply with ISO 26262 for safety-related projects. Which approach best balances these needs?
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23foundation · easy
What is the primary objective of ISO 26262?
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24foundation · easy
What is the primary purpose of ASPICE in the automotive industry?
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25expert · hard
A supplier is being assessed by a customer who requires both ASPICE capability level 3 and ISO 26262 compliance. The supplier has a mature ASPICE process but has not yet implemented ISO 26262. What is the most effective way to achieve both?
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