ASCE Quality Assurance 5

Question 1

A process operating at a Six Sigma level, allowing for the conventional 1.5-sigma shift, produces approximately how many defects per million opportunities?

Accepted Answer

3.4

Answer

Six Sigma with the 1.5σ shift equates to about 3.4 DPMO.

Question 2

A process capability index (Cpk) of 1.33 or greater generally indicates that a process:

Accepted Answer

Is capable of meeting specification limits

Answer

Cpk ≥ 1.33 is the common benchmark for a capable process relative to specification limits.

Question 3

When the engineer of record reviews contractor shop drawings, the primary purpose is to verify:

Accepted Answer

General conformance with the design intent and contract documents

Answer

Submittal review checks general conformance with design intent; means, methods, and safety stay with the contractor.

Question 4

An independent registrar audits a firm to certify its quality system to ISO 9001. This is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Third-party audit

Answer

Certification audits by independent bodies are third-party audits.

Question 5

Before a concrete pour, a special inspector checks reinforcement. Which item is LEAST likely to be part of that inspection?

Accepted Answer

Concrete slump

Answer

Slump is a fresh-concrete test done during placement, not part of the pre-pour reinforcing inspection.

ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers Certification Practice Test

ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers Certification Practice Test

ASCE Quality Assurance 5