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Graphical representation of the interrelations between a defect, a fault, and a failure
Defect: departure of a characteristic of a system from requirements
Fault: inability of s system to perform a required function
Failed State: state of a system unable to perform a required function
Failure Mode: effect by which a failure is observed
Failure: termination of the ability of a system to perform a required function
