Free ISA-IEC ISA-CAP Exam Questions

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Question 1

A device failure goes undetected by internal diagnostics; it does not directly impact safety but it does impact the ability to detect a future fault in a diagnostic circuit. In a failure rate database, this event would be classified as:

A : safe failure, since it does not increase the risk of a hazardous event and can be corrected during routine maintenance.

B : A dangerous failure, since it reduces the availability and reliability of the device and increases the probability of a hazardous event.

C : A latent failure, since it is not detected by the device or the user and remains hidden until it causes a hazardous event.

D : A nuisance failure, since it does not affect the safety or availability of the device but may cause annoyance or inconvenience to the user.

Answer: A

Question 2

A project manager prepares a work breakdown structure (WBS) identifying each major task and related subtasks required to fulfill the project objective. Subtasks are further reduced into units and subunits with associated cost projects and assigned responsibilities. This activity occurs during which phase of a project's life cycle?

A : Initiation phase

B : Planning phase

C : Execution phase

D : Closure phase

Answer: A

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about gauge pressure?

A : It is measured relative to a perfect vacuum.

B : It is measured relative to the local atmospheric pressure.

C : It is measured relative to the pressure difference between two points.

D : It is measured relative to the pressure in an adjacent vessel.

Answer: A

Question 4

Which of the following network access methods listens for inactivity before transmitting data?

A : SMA/CD

B : Token Passing

C : Polling

D : TDMA

Answer: A

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT included in alarm philosophy documentation?

A : The guidelines for how to address all aspects of alarm management

B : The criteria for evaluating and justifying potential or existing alarms

C : The design specifications and rationale for each qualified alarm

D : The performance metrics and benchmarks for each alarm system

Answer: A

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