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  1. Which document formally records the results of a software audit, including findings, nonconformances, and corrective actions required? โ†’ Software audit report
  2. What is the primary goal of lean manufacturing? โ†’ Eliminating waste to deliver maximum value to the customer with minimum resources
  3. A population's statistical data are referred to as โ†’ descriptive statistics
  4. Which lean tool is used to visually map the flow of materials and information to identify waste and non-value-added activities? โ†’ Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
  5. During a first article inspection (FAI), the inspector is verifying that: โ†’ The first unit from a new production process meets all design requirements
  6. A six sigma team's ability to construct a problem statement through the process of? โ†’ achieve consensus and ownership of the process
  7. Which of the following BEST describes 'benchmarking' in quality improvement? โ†’ Comparing your processes and performance against best-in-class organizations
  8. In software testing, what is 'regression testing' primarily designed to ensure? โ†’ Previously working functionality has not been broken by recent changes
  9. An example of a line graph used to evaluate a process's stability is a โ†’ control chart
  10. Which of the following is an example of a 'poka-yoke' (mistake-proofing) device? โ†’ A USB connector that can only be inserted in one orientation
  11. A reliability test places 20 units on test; 4 fail during 1000 hours of testing. Using the time-terminated test, what is the estimated MTBF? โ†’ 5,000 hours
  12. Which tool from the list below is frequently used in quality function deployment (QFD)? โ†’ Matrix diagram
  13. What is the primary benefit of using designed experiments (DOE) in process improvement? โ†’ Understanding the effect of multiple factors on output simultaneously and efficiently
  14. In Design of Experiments (DOE), what is a 'main effect'? โ†’ The average change in the response when a factor moves from its low to high level
  15. A process has a Cp of 1.5 but a Cpk of 0.8. What does this indicate? โ†’ The process has adequate potential but is not centered within the specification limits
  16. A test's ability to detect a difference in means is quantified by โ†’ 1 โˆ’ ฮฒ
  17. What is the primary purpose of a check sheet in quality control? โ†’ To systematically collect and organize data in real time
  18. Which of the following is a key principle of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3? โ†’ Processes are characterized and understood at the organizational level
  19. In Tuckman's team development model, during which stage do conflicts and competition among team members typically peak? โ†’ Storming
  20. What is the primary objective of software hazard analysis in safety-critical systems? โ†’ To identify conditions that could lead to unsafe states and mitigate those risks
  21. What does the 'Operating Characteristic (OC) curve' in acceptance sampling show? โ†’ The probability of accepting a lot at various quality levels
  22. An X-bar and R chart shows a run of 8 consecutive points above the centerline. This is an indication of: โ†’ A special cause of variation
  23. The employee's gender is indicated in one column of a data table (e.g. Male, Female, Undefined). Which measurement unit is being utilized here? โ†’ Nominal
  24. One advantage of quality is that fewer mistakes can lead to higher โ†’ cost savings
  25. Which acceptance testing approach involves having actual end-users test the software in their own environment before final release? โ†’ Beta testing
  26. A process is said to be in a state of statistical control when: โ†’ Only common cause variation is present
  27. In the PDCA cycle, what is the primary purpose of the 'Check' phase? โ†’ Evaluate results of the implemented change against the plan
  28. What is the key characteristic of a 'use case' in software requirements documentation? โ†’ It captures the functional interactions between an actor and the system to achieve a goal
  29. A process has a Cp of 1.5 but a Cpk of 0.8. What does this indicate? โ†’ The process is capable but not centered
  30. A bearing has a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 500 hours. What is its failure rate (ฮป)? โ†’ 0.002 failures/hour
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