Scenario Diagrams for Specific Tests
In order to better understand what calculations and scenarios to consider in our tool’s transfer functions, we constructed scenario and decision tree diagrams for a vibration test to help us to understand the potential for a cyclic and iterative process if a product were to fail a test multiple times.
The above Scenario Diagram for a Vibration Test shows that:
Products Pass the Test
It’ll decrease the financial exposure costs
(costs associated with warranties, recalls, and lawsuits).
​
Products Fail the Test
This would continuously drive up the total test cost due to costs associated with redesigning and retesting, but would ultimately result in a reduced financial exposure cost if the product ultimately passed the test.
​
No Test Conducted
The Financial Exposure would eventually increase.