FMF CORE / GCE EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Question 1
What is FMF 101?
Correct Answer
Safety Fundamentals
Question 2
MCO for Safety Fundementals?
Correct Answer
MCO 3500.27A "Operational Risk Management" (ORM)
Question 3
Define ORM? (1st Part)
Correct Answer
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 successful mission
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,Question 4
Define ORM? (2nd Part)
Correct Answer
It increases our ability to make informed decisions by providing the best baseline of knowledge and experience available
Question 5
Define ORM? (3rd Part)
Correct Answer
It minimizes risk to acceptable levels
Question 6
Define Hazard
Correct Answer
A condition with the potential to cause personal injury or death, property damage, or mission degradation.
Question 7
Define Risk
Correct Answer
An expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability.
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,Question 8
Define Risk Assessment
Correct Answer
The process of detecting hazards and assessing associated risks.
Question 9
5 Step Process of ORM?
Correct Answer
I Identify Hazards
A Assess Hazards
M Make Risk Decisions
I Impliment Controls
S Supervise (Most Important)
Question 10
4 principles of ORM
Correct Answer
Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost
Accept no unnecessary risk
Anticipate and manage risk by planning
Make risk decisions at the right level
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, Question 11
Head Protection
Correct Answer
Protects against Impact, Penetration, and Electric Shock. An example would be a Kevlar.
Worn in Head Hazardous areas.
Question 12
Hearing Protection
Correct Answer
Single (Foamies) and Double (Ear Muffs over Foamies).
Single ear pro should be worn when exposed to 84dB / 8 hour period OR 140dB at peak sound pressure
Double should be worn when exposed to 104 dB/8 hour period
Question 13
Foot Protection
Correct Answer
Example, Combat Boots. They're provided by branch of service
Worn in foot hazardous areas.
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ANSWERS
Question 1
What is FMF 101?
Correct Answer
Safety Fundamentals
Question 2
MCO for Safety Fundementals?
Correct Answer
MCO 3500.27A "Operational Risk Management" (ORM)
Question 3
Define ORM? (1st Part)
Correct Answer
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 successful mission
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,Question 4
Define ORM? (2nd Part)
Correct Answer
It increases our ability to make informed decisions by providing the best baseline of knowledge and experience available
Question 5
Define ORM? (3rd Part)
Correct Answer
It minimizes risk to acceptable levels
Question 6
Define Hazard
Correct Answer
A condition with the potential to cause personal injury or death, property damage, or mission degradation.
Question 7
Define Risk
Correct Answer
An expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability.
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,Question 8
Define Risk Assessment
Correct Answer
The process of detecting hazards and assessing associated risks.
Question 9
5 Step Process of ORM?
Correct Answer
I Identify Hazards
A Assess Hazards
M Make Risk Decisions
I Impliment Controls
S Supervise (Most Important)
Question 10
4 principles of ORM
Correct Answer
Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost
Accept no unnecessary risk
Anticipate and manage risk by planning
Make risk decisions at the right level
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, Question 11
Head Protection
Correct Answer
Protects against Impact, Penetration, and Electric Shock. An example would be a Kevlar.
Worn in Head Hazardous areas.
Question 12
Hearing Protection
Correct Answer
Single (Foamies) and Double (Ear Muffs over Foamies).
Single ear pro should be worn when exposed to 84dB / 8 hour period OR 140dB at peak sound pressure
Double should be worn when exposed to 104 dB/8 hour period
Question 13
Foot Protection
Correct Answer
Example, Combat Boots. They're provided by branch of service
Worn in foot hazardous areas.
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