ASQ Certified Quality Technician Questions 4

Question 1

Which document specifies the dimensional, material, and functional requirements that a product must meet?

Accepted Answer

Engineering drawing / specification

Answer

Engineering drawings and specifications define the required dimensions, tolerances, materials, and functional characteristics that a product must conform to.

Question 2

A process produces 45 defects out of 1,000 opportunities. What is the defects per million opportunities (DPMO)?

Accepted Answer

45,000

Answer

DPMO = (defects / opportunities) × 1,000,000 = (45 / 1,000) × 1,000,000 = 45,000.

Question 3

In FMEA, the Risk Priority Number (RPN) is calculated as:

Accepted Answer

Severity × Occurrence × Detection

Answer

RPN = Severity × Occurrence × Detection, and it is used to prioritize failure modes for corrective action.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'calibration' of a measurement instrument?

Accepted Answer

Comparing the instrument's measurements to a known reference standard

Answer

Calibration is the process of comparing an instrument's readings to a known reference standard to determine its accuracy and identify any bias.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a corrective action?

Accepted Answer

To prevent a problem from recurring by eliminating its root cause

Answer

Corrective action aims to permanently eliminate the root cause of a nonconformance to prevent recurrence.

ASQ - American Society for Quality Certification Practice Test

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ASQ Certified Quality Technician Questions 4