AME Quality Control & Process Improvement 3

Question 1

In lean process improvement, 'waste' (muda) that occurs when an AME performs tests not required by FAA standards is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Overproduction waste

Answer

Performing unnecessary tests beyond what is required constitutes overproduction waste in lean terminology.

Question 2

A value stream map of an AME examination process is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify steps that add value versus those that create waste

Answer

Value stream mapping visualizes the entire process flow to distinguish value-added steps from non-value-added waste.

Question 3

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) assigns a Risk Priority Number (RPN) by multiplying:

Accepted Answer

Severity, occurrence, and detectability

Answer

RPN = Severity × Occurrence × Detection; higher RPNs indicate failure modes requiring priority attention.

Question 4

During an internal audit of an AME practice, the auditor finds that audiometric equipment calibration logs are missing for three months. The most immediate corrective action is to:

Accepted Answer

Suspend all audiometric testing and document the gap per the corrective action procedure

Answer

Suspending the affected process and formally documenting the nonconformance ensures regulatory compliance and initiates proper corrective action.

Question 5

The 'check sheet' quality tool is most useful for:

Accepted Answer

Systematically collecting and tallying frequency data in real time

Answer

A check sheet provides a structured form for collecting and tallying frequency data as events occur.

(AME) Aviation Medical Examiner Certification Practice Test

(AME) Aviation Medical Examiner Certification Practice Test

AME Quality Control & Process Improvement 3