FMEA for software
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In this lesson
run a structured failure-mode and effects analysis.
Planned topics
- For each component list failure modes, effects, causes, existing controls.
- Rate likelihood, impact, and detectability (for example 1-5 each); risk priority is their product.
- Detectability matters: failures you cannot see are the most dangerous.
- Output: ranked list and actions (mitigate, detect, accept).
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Demonstration
a table: component, failure mode, effect, L, I, D, score, action.
Check your understanding
Why include detection in the rating?
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An undetected failure lasts longer and does more damage.
Practice
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