Name two hazard identification techniques used in AMQS and briefly describe their purpose.

• A. FMEA and FTA; identify failure modes and causal chains to prioritize mitigations and improve reliability and safety.
• B. HAZOP and LOPA; identify weather risks.
• C. FMEA and FTA; used to schedule training programs only.
• D. FMEA and PHA; used to measure flight hours.

Answer: (A)

Hazard identification in AMQS relies on structured analysis methods. FMEA examines each function or component to identify possible failure modes, their causes, and their effects on system performance, then uses severity, likelihood, and detectability to rank risks and guide mitigations that boost reliability and safety. Fault Tree Analysis, on the other hand, starts with a defined undesired event and works backward to uncover all the basic causes and combinations that could lead to it, revealing causal chains and critical contributors. This helps you target controls and design changes where they’ll have the most impact. Together, these techniques give a solid, prioritized view of potential hazards and the actions needed to mitigate them.