BMAT Quality Control & Assurance 2

Question 1

Which statistical tool is used to determine whether a process is in statistical control by plotting sample means over time?

Accepted Answer

Control chart

Answer

Control charts (also called Shewhart charts) plot process measurements over time to detect shifts or trends indicating the process is out of control.

Question 2

In quality management, 'validation' differs from 'verification' in that validation confirms:

Accepted Answer

The product fulfills its intended use by the end user

Answer

Validation ensures the product does what it is intended to do in the real-world context, while verification checks conformance to specified requirements.

Question 3

A company finds that 3 out of every 500 items produced are defective. What is the defect rate expressed as parts per million (PPM)?

Accepted Answer

6,000 PPM

Answer

(3/500) × 1,000,000 = 6,000 PPM is the defect rate.

Question 4

Which quality management principle emphasizes that processes and systems should be designed with built-in safeguards to prevent human errors?

Accepted Answer

Poka-yoke

Answer

Poka-yoke (mistake-proofing) refers to mechanisms designed to prevent errors or make defects immediately obvious when they occur.

Question 5

In ISO 9001:2015, which clause specifically addresses 'Risk-based thinking'?

Accepted Answer

Clause 6 – Planning

Answer

Clause 6 (Planning) in ISO 9001:2015 requires organizations to identify risks and opportunities and plan actions to address them.

BMAT - Assessment Practice Test

BMAT - Assessment Practice Test

BMAT Quality Control & Assurance 2