BMAT Quality Control & Assurance 5

Question 1

A manufacturer notices that a critical dimension drifts upward gradually over a shift. On a control chart, this pattern is called a:

Accepted Answer

Trend

Answer

A trend is a series of consecutive points moving steadily in one direction, indicating a systematic change such as tool wear or temperature drift.

Question 2

Which quality assurance activity focuses on evaluating the processes used to produce a product rather than inspecting the final product itself?

Accepted Answer

Process audit

Answer

A process audit examines whether the defined manufacturing or service processes are being followed and are capable of consistently producing conforming output.

Question 3

In the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, what is the primary purpose of the 'Check' phase?

Accepted Answer

Compare results against the planned objectives to assess effectiveness

Answer

The Check phase involves studying actual results versus expected results to determine whether the change achieved the desired improvement.

Question 4

A critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristic is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A product or process attribute that has a direct impact on customer satisfaction

Answer

CTQs are the key measurable characteristics whose performance standards or specification limits must be met to satisfy the customer.

Question 5

When calibrating a measuring instrument, the reference standard used must be traceable to:

Accepted Answer

National or international measurement standards

Answer

Metrological traceability requires an unbroken chain of comparisons linking the instrument's calibration back to recognized national or international standards (e.g., NIST in the US).

BMAT - Assessment Practice Test

BMAT - Assessment Practice Test

BMAT Quality Control & Assurance 5