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title: "Software Step 7"
slug: "software-step-7"
status: "update"
updated: 2026-10-27T23:11:38Z
published: 2026-10-27T23:11:38Z
canonical: "ims-handbook.cenosco.com/software-step-7"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ims-handbook.cenosco.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Software Step 7

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Step 7 Determine Susceptibility to Failure (StF):

Below is explained how to implement Step 7 in the Software. See also [](/v414/docs/methodology-step-2)[](/v414/docs/methodology-step-5)[](/v414/docs/methodology-step-6)[Methodology Step 7](/v414/docs/methodology-step-7).

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To determine the Susceptibility to Failure (StF):

- Select the **Criticality Assessment** tab in the left section.
- Click on **RBI StF…**

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- When applicable consult the specific [Guidance per Special Emphasis](/v414/docs/special-emphasis-components) or [Guidance per DM](/v414/docs/guidance-per-degradation-mechanism-implementation-and-interpretation) (see the reference table in [Methodology Step 7](/v414/docs/methodology-step-7)).
- Fill in the questionnaire based on this guidance.
- Where needed, add additional notes (in the **Scenario** tab) with regards to the StF assessment for later reference.

Note: “Is analysed” will automatically be checked when the questionnaire is filled in. This can be unchecked if the analysis is not yet complete.