CAC Technical Inspection Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'witness point' in a technical inspection plan?

Accepted Answer

A designated point in the manufacturing or test process where the acceptance authority must be present before work can continue

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A location where the contractor signs the delivery receipt

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A physical marking on hardware indicating inspection status

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A meeting point for inspectors at the start of each shift

Question 2

When performing a dimensional inspection using precision measurement equipment, which practice is essential to ensure measurement accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring all measurement equipment is calibrated to traceable standards and within its calibration interval

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Using equipment calibrated by the inspector personally

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Measuring each dimension only once to save time

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Relying on the contractor's measurement data without independent verification

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'hold point' in technical inspection procedures?

Accepted Answer

A mandatory stop in the production process that requires acceptance authority notification and approval before proceeding

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A temporary suspension of work due to safety concerns

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A point where the contractor places items on hold pending payment

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A scheduled break in the inspection schedule

Question 4

During acceptance testing of software, what does 'regression testing' verify?

Accepted Answer

That previously passing tests still pass after changes or fixes have been made to the software

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That new features meet performance benchmarks

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That the software meets security penetration standards

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That the software handles peak load conditions

Question 5

An acceptance inspector is reviewing weld quality on a structural component. Which nondestructive testing (NDT) method is most appropriate for detecting subsurface cracks?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasonic testing

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Visual inspection

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Dye penetrant testing

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Hardness testing

Question 6

What does AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) represent in the context of acceptance sampling?

Accepted Answer

The worst tolerable average proportion of defectives in a submission that is considered satisfactory for acceptance purposes

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The maximum number of inspectors required for a lot

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The minimum score an inspector must achieve on a certification exam

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The total cost threshold for acceptance inspection activities

Question 7

When an acceptance inspector identifies a major nonconformance during inspection, which action must occur before the next step in the acceptance process?

Accepted Answer

A formal Corrective Action Request (CAR) is issued and the contractor must respond with a corrective action plan

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The inspector proceeds and notes the issue in a post-inspection memo

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The inspector verbally informs the contractor and continues inspection

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The project manager decides whether to continue without formal documentation