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functional safety

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Official ISTQB Definition

The absence of unreasonable risk due to hazards caused by malfunctioning behavior of electric/electronic systems.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

Ensuring systems don't cause harm when things go wrong - critical for vehicles.

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Look Closer

Building safety into embedded systems so malfunctions don't endanger people.

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The Bottom Line

The discipline of making automotive software fail safely.

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