3.2

Hypothetical scenario: A hydraulic pump company is developing a new line of hydraulic pumps that has a new material for the pump piston never before used in hydraulic pumps. (Answer True or False for each of the following.)

1. The current hydraulic test procedures should be used. The FMEA should not be used to recommend modifi cations to pump or piston test procedures. (True/

False)

2. The correct sequence is to fi rst test the new pump with the new piston material, and then perform an FMEA to verify the design. (True/False)

3. A Pump System FMEA would include system safety, system integration, and interfaces between the pump subsystems. (True/False)

4. A Piston Design FMEA should be done early in the product development process before the piston design is frozen. (True/False)