SAFETY Fundamentals 101 Actual EXAM
Questions And CORRECT Answers
Discuss the term ORM and the concept of the ORM process. (101.1) - CORRECT ANSWER -
ORM is a decision making tool used by people at all levels to increase operational effectiveness by
anticipating hazards and reducing the potential for loss, thereby increasing the probability of a
succesful mission.
- Increases our ability to make informed decisions by providing the best baseline of knowledge and
experience available.
- Minimizes risks to acceptable levels, commensurate with mission accomplishment. The amount of
risk we will take in war is much greater than that we should be willing to take in peace, but the
process is the same. Applying the ORM process will reduce mishaps, lower costs, and provide for
more efficient use of resources.
Explain the following as they apply to ORM; (101.2)
Identify Hazards - - CORRECT ANSWER Begin with an outline or chart of the major steps in the
operation (operational analysis). Next, conduct a Preliminary Hazard Analysis by listing all of the
hazards associated with each step in the operational analysis along with possible causes for those
hazards.
Explain the following as they apply to ORM: (101.2)
Assess Hazards - - CORRECT ANSWER For each hazard identified, determine the associated
degree of risk in terms of probability and severity. Although not required, the use of a matrix may be
helpful in assessing hazards.
Explain the following as they apply to ORM; (101.2)
Make Risk Decisions - - CORRECT ANSWER First, develop risk control options. Start witht the
most serious risk first and select controls that will reduce the risk to a minium consistent with
mission accomplishment. With selected controls in place, decide if the benefit of the operation
outweighs the risk.
, If risk outweights benefit or if assistance is required to implement controls, communicate with higher
authority in the chain of command.
Explain the following as they apply to ORM; (101.2)
Implement Controls - - CORRECT ANSWER Measures that can be used to eliminate hazards or
reduce the degree of risk.
Explain the following as they apply to ORM; (101.2)
Supervise - - CORRECT ANSWER Conduct follow up evaluuations of the controls to ensure they
remain in place and have the desired effect. Monitor fort changes which may require further ORM.
Take corrective action when necessary.
Explain the five step process of ORM; (101.3)
(The five terms previously defined, listed in order.) - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Identify Hazards
2) Assess Hazards
3) Make Risk Decisions
4) Implement Controls
5) Supervise
Explain the four principles of ORM; (101.4)
Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost - - CORRECT ANSWER FMF manual I
(WARFIGHTING) states, "Risk is inherent in war and is involved in every mission. Risk is also related to
gain; normally greater potential gain requires greater risk."
Our naval tradition is built upon principles of seizing the initiative and taking decisive action. The goal
of ORM is not to eliminate risk, but to manage the risk so that the mission can be accomplished with
the minimum amount of loss.
Explain the four principles of ORM; (101.4)
Questions And CORRECT Answers
Discuss the term ORM and the concept of the ORM process. (101.1) - CORRECT ANSWER -
ORM is a decision making tool used by people at all levels to increase operational effectiveness by
anticipating hazards and reducing the potential for loss, thereby increasing the probability of a
succesful mission.
- Increases our ability to make informed decisions by providing the best baseline of knowledge and
experience available.
- Minimizes risks to acceptable levels, commensurate with mission accomplishment. The amount of
risk we will take in war is much greater than that we should be willing to take in peace, but the
process is the same. Applying the ORM process will reduce mishaps, lower costs, and provide for
more efficient use of resources.
Explain the following as they apply to ORM; (101.2)
Identify Hazards - - CORRECT ANSWER Begin with an outline or chart of the major steps in the
operation (operational analysis). Next, conduct a Preliminary Hazard Analysis by listing all of the
hazards associated with each step in the operational analysis along with possible causes for those
hazards.
Explain the following as they apply to ORM: (101.2)
Assess Hazards - - CORRECT ANSWER For each hazard identified, determine the associated
degree of risk in terms of probability and severity. Although not required, the use of a matrix may be
helpful in assessing hazards.
Explain the following as they apply to ORM; (101.2)
Make Risk Decisions - - CORRECT ANSWER First, develop risk control options. Start witht the
most serious risk first and select controls that will reduce the risk to a minium consistent with
mission accomplishment. With selected controls in place, decide if the benefit of the operation
outweighs the risk.
, If risk outweights benefit or if assistance is required to implement controls, communicate with higher
authority in the chain of command.
Explain the following as they apply to ORM; (101.2)
Implement Controls - - CORRECT ANSWER Measures that can be used to eliminate hazards or
reduce the degree of risk.
Explain the following as they apply to ORM; (101.2)
Supervise - - CORRECT ANSWER Conduct follow up evaluuations of the controls to ensure they
remain in place and have the desired effect. Monitor fort changes which may require further ORM.
Take corrective action when necessary.
Explain the five step process of ORM; (101.3)
(The five terms previously defined, listed in order.) - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Identify Hazards
2) Assess Hazards
3) Make Risk Decisions
4) Implement Controls
5) Supervise
Explain the four principles of ORM; (101.4)
Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost - - CORRECT ANSWER FMF manual I
(WARFIGHTING) states, "Risk is inherent in war and is involved in every mission. Risk is also related to
gain; normally greater potential gain requires greater risk."
Our naval tradition is built upon principles of seizing the initiative and taking decisive action. The goal
of ORM is not to eliminate risk, but to manage the risk so that the mission can be accomplished with
the minimum amount of loss.
Explain the four principles of ORM; (101.4)
