Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a design approach to improve an asset's reliability?

Design with an emphasis on aesthetics
Design to fail safely
Design with early warning of failure
Design for ease of operation and maintenance

The correct answer is: Design with an emphasis on aesthetics

Designing with an emphasis on aesthetics can indeed enhance the visual appeal of a product, but this approach does not directly contribute to the reliability of the asset. Reliability focuses on the asset's ability to perform its intended function under specified conditions for a given time period. In contrast, the other design approaches directly contribute to enhancing reliability. Designing to fail safely ensures that if a failure occurs, it does so in a manner that minimizes risk and damage. Designing with early warning of failure allows for proactive maintenance, which can prevent breakdowns and extend the asset's life. Similarly, designing for ease of operation and maintenance facilitates user interaction and upkeep, thereby improving the overall reliability of the asset over its lifecycle.