ASQ Certified Quality Technician Questions 2

Question 1

Which control chart is most appropriate for monitoring the number of defects per unit when the sample size varies?

Accepted Answer

u-chart

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p-chart

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np-chart

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c-chart

Question 2

A process has a Cp of 1.5 but a Cpk of 0.8. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The process is capable but not centered

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The process is centered and capable

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The process is centered but not capable

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Both Cp and Cpk indicate the same performance

Question 3

In a Gage R&R study, what does 'reproducibility' measure?

Accepted Answer

Variation due to different operators measuring the same part

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Variation due to different parts

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Variation when the same operator measures the same part repeatedly

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Total measurement system variation

Question 4

Which sampling plan standard is commonly used for acceptance sampling by attributes in the US?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4

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ISO 3951

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MIL-STD-1916

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ANSI/ASQ Z1.9

Question 5

What is the purpose of a pre-control chart?

Accepted Answer

To provide early warning that a process is about to go out of control

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To detect special causes after they occur

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To verify process capability before production begins

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To calculate process sigma levels

Question 6

In a cause-and-effect diagram, the 6 M's typically include machines, methods, materials, measurement, mother nature, and:

Accepted Answer

Manpower

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Management

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Metrics

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Maintenance

Question 7

A scatter diagram is used to:

Accepted Answer

Show the relationship between two variables

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Track defects over time by category

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Display the distribution of data in intervals

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Separate vital few from the trivial many