Definition(s)
Dysfunctioning Analysis
set of activities aiming to analyse the dysfunctions of an item
Note 1 to entry: This is the counterpart of the functioning analysis which aims to analyse how an item works
when the dysfunctioning analysis aims to analyse how an item fails by e.g. identifying, sorting out, characterizing
and/or evaluating the probability of occurrence of the dysfunctions.
Note 2 to entry: The term “dysfunctional” analysis is often used as a synonym of “dysfunctioning” analysis.
Source: ISO/TR 12489:2013(E) Reliability modelling and calculation of safety systems. Global Standards