CAE Quality Assurance & Compliance 2

Question 1

Which IATF 16949 clause specifically addresses the management of production part approval (PPAP) requirements?

Accepted Answer

Clause 8.6 - Release of Products and Services

Answer

PPAP submission and approval falls under Clause 8.6, which governs release of products and services including customer-specific requirements for production approval.

Question 2

In an automotive FMEA, what does the Risk Priority Number (RPN) formula represent?

Accepted Answer

Severity × Occurrence × Detection

Answer

RPN = Severity × Occurrence × Detection, with each factor rated 1–10, yielding a 1–1000 scale to prioritize corrective actions.

Question 3

Under NHTSA regulations, what is the maximum number of days a manufacturer has to notify NHTSA after determining a safety defect exists in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

5 business days

Answer

49 CFR Part 573 requires manufacturers to notify NHTSA within 5 business days of determining that a safety defect or noncompliance exists.

Question 4

A Gauge R&R study reveals that %GRR is 24%. According to MSA guidelines, how is this measurement system classified?

Accepted Answer

Marginal — may be acceptable based on application

Answer

AIAG MSA guidelines classify %GRR 10–30% as marginal, meaning acceptability depends on the application's importance and cost of improvement.

Question 5

Which document in a PPAP submission package captures the statistical evidence that a process can consistently produce parts within specification?

Accepted Answer

Initial Process Studies (Cpk data)

Answer

Initial Process Studies provide Cpk data demonstrating the process capability to consistently produce conforming product, a core PPAP element.

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CAE Quality Assurance & Compliance 2