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CE Marking and Machinery Safety Quiz

The document is a questionnaire dated 07-12-2021, covering various topics related to machinery safety, CE marking, risk assessment, and relevant standards. It includes multiple-choice questions on topics such as the necessity of risk assessments, CE marking requirements, EMC testing, and safety standards. The questionnaire aims to assess knowledge on compliance and safety regulations in machinery manufacturing and operation.

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CE Marking and Machinery Safety Quiz

The document is a questionnaire dated 07-12-2021, covering various topics related to machinery safety, CE marking, risk assessment, and relevant standards. It includes multiple-choice questions on topics such as the necessity of risk assessments, CE marking requirements, EMC testing, and safety standards. The questionnaire aims to assess knowledge on compliance and safety regulations in machinery manufacturing and operation.

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Questionnaire Date: 07-12-2021

1. Manufacturer uses a machine that he manufactured himself in his own business. Does
he needs to produce a risk assessment for this machine.(Two Correct Answer)

A. Yes, because he is the manufacturer


B. No, because he is the only operator
C. No, because he made the machine for his own use
D. Yes, because the Machinery Directive always demands a risk assessment when
a machine is manufactured.

2. Which of the following statements are true in relation to CE mark ? (Two Correct Answer)

A. It is not a mark of Origin


B. It is a safety mark
C. It is a quality mark
D. It enables free trade and application with EEA(European Economic Area)

3. Which of the following statement is true regarding EMC testing for fixed installation ?
A. A fixed installation must be EMC tested and assessed by a notified body independent
of machine manufacturer
B. EMC testing for fixed installation must be noted on Declaration of Conformity
C. A fixed installation does not require EMC testing, but must use good
engineering practices to ensure the requirements of the EMC directive are
met.

4. TCF must be maintained for how many years ?

A. 10 Years
B. 15 Years
C. 5 Years
D. 4 Years
E. 1 Year

5. Which of the following need not be included in a Technical File?

A. Design Drawings
B. Copies of standards used
C. Instructions for use

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6. Which of the following is not required on the CE Plate?

A. EHSR’s complied with


B. Manufacturer Name & Address
C. CE Mark

7. A Declaration of Incorporation is issued for what machine type?

A. A standalone machine
B. Machines with CE Plates
C. An assembly to work with other machines

8. Who of the following are responsible for CE Marking Machinery ? (Three Correct Answer)

A. O.E.M’s
B. Direct Machine Importers
C. Maintenance Departments
D. Manufacturers who design machines for own use

9. Machinery Directive is applicable for …(Three Correct Answer)

A. Partly Completed Machinery


B. Specific equipment for use in fairgrounds and/or amusement parks
C. Motor vehicles and their trailers
D. Interchangeable equipment
E. chains, ropes and webbing
F. means of transport by air, on water and on rail networks

10. User manual’ and ‘Declaration of conformity’ Should be in official language of the
country the machine is put on the marked.

A. True
B. False

11. EN ISO 13850 standard is for….

A. Safety of machinery - Guards - General requirements for the design and construction
of fixed and movable guards
B. Safety of machinery – Prevention of unexpected start-up
C. Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
D. Safety of machinery - Emergency stop function - Principles for design

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12. What are the requirements of Category B of EN ISO 13849-1 ?(Two Answer)

A. Well-tried component
B. Compliance with well-tried safety principle
C. Fulfilment of requirements of Category 1
D. 1-Channel structure
E. Compliance with fundamental safety principles.

13. Which of the following standard provides requirements and recommendations relating
to electrical equipments of the machine.

A. EN ISO 13857
B. EN 60204
C. EN ISO 13855
D. EN 14121-1

14. ISO machinery standards can be divided into three different categories. Which standard
describes the generic safety standards, which contain the basic terminology, principles
for design and general aspects applicable to all machines ?
B
A. B1 standard
B. A standard
C. C standard
D. B2 standard

15. For which EN ISO 13849-1 categories is the following a requirement:” A single fault in
the safety -related parts does not lead to loss of safety function” ? (Two Answer)

A. Category B
B. Category 1
C. Category 2
D. Category 3
E. Category 4

16. EN ISO 13849-2 is concerned with…

A. Risk Assessment
B. Calculating distance for protective structure
C. Software verification
D. Incorporation of components
E. Safety Validation

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17. A diagnostic coverage of less than 60 % is considered to reach which coverage level ?

A. None
B. Low
C. Medium
D. High

18. CCF stands for ?

A. Create Catastrophic Failures


B. Choose Chaotic Functionality
C. Common Cause Failure
D. Common Case Function

19. Which declaration of the following is not required when determining PLr?

A. Frequency and/ or exposure to the hazard


B. Possibility of avoiding the hazard
C. Probability of the safety
function failing dangerously

20. A redundant shut-off actuator with no monitoring of either channel has a 0% DC.

A. True
B. False

21. What is mean by ALARP ?

A. As less as really possible


B. As less as reasonably practicable
C. As low as reasonably practicable
D. As low as really practicable

22. Which standard defines different types of guard ?

A. ISO 14120
B. ISO 13857
C. ISO 13850
D. ISO 14119
E. ISO 13849

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23. Below are the properties of interlocking guard with guard locking (True or False)
1. the guard remains closed and locked until the risk due to the hazardous
machine functions protected by the guard have disappeared
2. when the guard is closed and locked, the hazardous machine functions can operate
but the closure and locking of the guard do not by themselves start the hazardous
machine functions
A. True
B. False

24. Is this a direct mechanical action ?(True or False)

A. True
B. False

25. What is formula to calculate safety distance for light curtain ?

A. S= (K*T)+C
B. S= (K+T)*C
C. S= (K*T)*C
D. S= (K+T)+C

26. To calculate light curtain safety distance what is value of C if light curtain resolution is
14 mm.

A. 14
B. 128
C. 0
D. 850

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27. Please select different type of blanking options in Light curtain(Two Correct Answer)

A. Fixed Type
B. Variable Type
C. Sequential Type
D. Cross Type
E. Float Type
F. Parallel Type

28. What are properties of type 2 two hand control ?(Two correct Answer)

A. Requires the release of both control devices before machine re-initiation


B. The requirements of Type III A
C. Two control devices and their concurrent actuation by both hands
D. Both control devices must be pressed within a time limit not exceeding 0.5s
(synchronous) If time limit is exceeded, both control devices need to be released
before machine re-initiation

29. Safety Laser Scanner calculates safety distance by which principle ?

A. Magnetic
B. Optical
C. RFID
D. Time of flight
E. Echo mode

30. What is mean by emergency stop category 0 ?

A. A controlled stop with power available to the machine actuators to achieve the stop
and then removal of power when the stop is achieved
B. Stopping by immediate removal of power to the machine actuators” (I.e. an
uncontrolled stop)”
C. Controlled stop without removal of power

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A manufacturer must produce a risk assessment for a self-manufactured machine because, according to the Machinery Directive, a risk assessment is always required when a machine is manufactured, to ensure both compliance and safety .

User manuals and declarations of conformity must be provided in the official language of the country where the machine is marketed to ensure users can understand product safety and usage, facilitating compliance with EU regulations .

A diagnostic coverage of less than 60% is considered to represent a 'low' coverage level, which affects the ability to detect failures and prevent unsafe conditions, emphasizing the need for higher diagnostic coverage in maintaining safety .

The CE mark is crucial as it enables free trade and application within the European Economic Area by indicating that the product meets EU safety, health, and environmental protection requirements; it is not a mark of origin or quality .

A fixed installation does not require EMC testing; however, it must use good engineering practices to ensure compliance with the EMC directive. There is no need for assessment by a notified body independent of the machine manufacturer .

For Categories 3 and 4 of EN ISO 13849-1, a single fault in the safety-related parts does not lead to a loss of the safety function, demonstrating a design focus on redundancy and reliability to maintain operational safety under fault conditions .

Emergency stop category 0 involves stopping by the immediate removal of power to the machine actuators, leading to an uncontrolled stop. In contrast, category 1 involves a controlled stop with power available to ensure a stop before power is removed .

Category B of EN ISO 13849-1 requires the use of well-tried components and compliance with well-tried safety principles, indicating a trend towards reliance on proven safety techniques and technologies to ensure reliable safety functions .

ALARP, meaning 'As Low As Reasonably Practicable,' has significant implications in machinery safety and risk management by setting a benchmark for reducing risk to a level that is cost-effective, yet protects workers and meets safety standards, encouraging a balance between safety investments and operational efficiency .

The Technical Construction File must be maintained for 10 years to ensure that all safety and design documentation is available for the lifespan of the machinery .

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