What should be done when sensor reliability is suspect due to alarms and jitter?

• A. Treat sensor data as suspect, cross-check with backup data sources, and escalate as needed.
• B. Proceed with the data as is
• C. Ignore alarms
• D. Destroy the data

Answer: (B)

When sensor readings show alarms and jitter, the data may not be trustworthy. The safest path is to treat it as potentially unreliable, verify it against backup data sources, and escalate as needed. Use corroborating information from other sensors, recent trends, or independent system indicators to confirm the situation before making decisions. This helps prevent acting on faulty readings, reduces the risk of false alarms, and keeps control decisions safe. Ignoring alarms or destroying data would compromise safety, and proceeding without cross-checking can lead to incorrect actions.