Question 1

Discuss how the probability of failure for all of the many parts that go into an assembly are multiplicatively interrelated.

Accepted Answer

Because all of the parts that go into an

Question 2

_____ are used for detecting quality problems,much as early warning detection systems.

Accepted Answer

A) Statistical quality control charts 
B) Run charts 
C) both a and b 
D) neither a nor b 
A) Statistical quality control charts 
B) Run charts 
C) both a and b 
D) neither a nor b

Question 3

An often-used graphical method for presenting statistics captured by data check sheets is a

Accepted Answer

A) fishbone diagram. 
B) bar chart. 
C) p-chart. 
D) control chart. 
A) fishbone diagram. 
B) bar chart. 
C) p-chart. 
D) control chart.

Question 4

The seven time-honored and well-established methods of quality control include all of the following except (the)

Accepted Answer

A) data check sheet. 
B) bar chart. 
C) histograms. 
D) six-sigma certification. 
A) data check sheet. 
B) bar chart. 
C) histograms. 
D) six-sigma certification.

Question 5

Deming diagrams enumerate and organize the potential causes of various kinds of quality failures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The _____ plots successive sample measures of the percent defective for specific quality attributes.

Accepted Answer

A) p-chart 
B) c-chart 
C) x-bar chart 
D) generic control chart 
A) p-chart 
B) c-chart 
C) x-bar chart 
D) generic control chart

Question 7

Defectives can be removed from a shipment that contains errors through a procedure called detailing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____ applied the model of scientific method to quality control.

Accepted Answer

A) Ford 
B) Deming 
C) Adams 
D) Shingo 
A) Ford 
B) Deming 
C) Adams 
D) Shingo

Question 9

Complaints are a valuable source of information and usually _____ maintains Pareto data on complaints.

Accepted Answer

A) top management 
B) accounting 
C) marketing 
D) finance 
A) top management 
B) accounting 
C) marketing 
D) finance

Question 10

Assignable causes are also known as _____ system causes.

Accepted Answer

A) identifiable 
B) random 
C) predictable 
D) common 
A) identifiable 
B) random 
C) predictable 
D) common

Question 11

Chance causes are unpredictable and unstable in statistical terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A histogram is created for various datapoints (values of x and y) that have been obtained by experimentation,observation,or survey.It is assumed that these data points are correlated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a power failure example,cause and effect analysis can provide a useful approach in identifying the most frequent types of power failures,probably by region and extent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

After obtaining a scatter diagram,it is reasonable to use statistical methodology to confirm strong correlations so that prescriptions can be made to reduce and/or remove quality problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The _____ calls for team play with everyone striving to achieve the company's personal best.

Accepted Answer

A) zero-error mind-set 
B) zed defects process 
C) Olympic perspective 
D) method of compensating for defectives 
A) zero-error mind-set 
B) zed defects process 
C) Olympic perspective 
D) method of compensating for defectives

Question 16

_____ can help spot the occurrence of an impending problem.

Accepted Answer

A) Bar charts 
B) Histograms 
C) Run charts 
D) Pareto analyses 
A) Bar charts 
B) Histograms 
C) Run charts 
D) Pareto analyses

Question 17

_____ organize the data.

Accepted Answer

A) Data check sheets 
B) Histograms 
C) Cause and effect charts 
D) Run charts 
A) Data check sheets 
B) Histograms 
C) Cause and effect charts 
D) Run charts

Question 18

As automated inspection has become more technologically powerful,less expensive,and more reliable than sampling,the balance shifts away from 100 percent technology-based inspection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How can job shops compensate for the production of defective units?

Accepted Answer

In a job shop,the first items made,durin

Question 20

The R-chart shows the percent defective in successive samples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss how the probability of failure for all of the many parts that go into an assembly are multiplicatively interrelated.

_____ are used for detecting quality problems,much as early warning detection systems.

An often-used graphical method for presenting statistics captured by data check sheets is a

The seven time-honored and well-established methods of quality control include all of the following except (the)

Deming diagrams enumerate and organize the potential causes of various kinds of quality failures.

The _____ plots successive sample measures of the percent defective for specific quality attributes.

Defectives can be removed from a shipment that contains errors through a procedure called detailing.

_____ applied the model of scientific method to quality control.

Complaints are a valuable source of information and usually _____ maintains Pareto data on complaints.

Assignable causes are also known as _____ system causes.

Chance causes are unpredictable and unstable in statistical terms.

A histogram is created for various datapoints (values of x and y) that have been obtained by experimentation,observation,or survey.It is assumed that these data points are correlated.

In a power failure example,cause and effect analysis can provide a useful approach in identifying the most frequent types of power failures,probably by region and extent.

After obtaining a scatter diagram,it is reasonable to use statistical methodology to confirm strong correlations so that prescriptions can be made to reduce and/or remove quality problems.

The _____ calls for team play with everyone striving to achieve the company's personal best.

_____ can help spot the occurrence of an impending problem.

_____ organize the data.

As automated inspection has become more technologically powerful,less expensive,and more reliable than sampling,the balance shifts away from 100 percent technology-based inspection.

How can job shops compensate for the production of defective units?

The R-chart shows the percent defective in successive samples.

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Management of Technology Mot

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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Exam 7: Quality Assurance

Discuss how the probability of failure for all of the many parts that go into an assembly are multiplicatively interrelated.

_____ are used for detecting quality problems,much as early warning detection systems.

An often-used graphical method for presenting statistics captured by data check sheets is a

The seven time-honored and well-established methods of quality control include all of the following except (the)

Deming diagrams enumerate and organize the potential causes of various kinds of quality failures.

The _____ plots successive sample measures of the percent defective for specific quality attributes.

Defectives can be removed from a shipment that contains errors through a procedure called detailing.

_____ applied the model of scientific method to quality control.

Complaints are a valuable source of information and usually _____ maintains Pareto data on complaints.

Assignable causes are also known as _____ system causes.

Chance causes are unpredictable and unstable in statistical terms.

A histogram is created for various datapoints (values of x and y) that have been obtained by experimentation,observation,or survey.It is assumed that these data points are correlated.

In a power failure example,cause and effect analysis can provide a useful approach in identifying the most frequent types of power failures,probably by region and extent.

After obtaining a scatter diagram,it is reasonable to use statistical methodology to confirm strong correlations so that prescriptions can be made to reduce and/or remove quality problems.

The _____ calls for team play with everyone striving to achieve the company's personal best.

_____ can help spot the occurrence of an impending problem.

_____ organize the data.

As automated inspection has become more technologically powerful,less expensive,and more reliable than sampling,the balance shifts away from 100 percent technology-based inspection.

How can job shops compensate for the production of defective units?

The R-chart shows the percent defective in successive samples.

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Management of Technology Mot

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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