A Failure Mode is how a failure manifests in a system. It describes the way a component or system fails.
Key Aspects:
1. Specific way a failure occurs
2. Can be physical or functional
3. Helps in failure analysis and prevention
4. Used in reliability engineering
5. Important for risk assessment
Examples of Failure Modes:
1. Component wear-out
2. Software crashes
3. Data corruption
4. Network disconnection
5. User interface unresponsiveness
Understanding failure modes helps:
1. Design better systems
2. Develop targeted testing strategies
3. Improve maintenance procedures
4. Enhance system reliability
5. Prioritise risk mitigation efforts