Quality Assurance & Compliance Flashcards
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Which IATF 16949 clause specifically addresses the management of production part approval (PPAP) requirements?
Answer: Clause 8.6 - Release of Products and Services
PPAP submission and approval falls under Clause 8.6, which governs release of products and services including customer-specific requirements for production approval.
In an automotive FMEA, what does the Risk Priority Number (RPN) formula represent?
Answer: Severity × Occurrence × Detection
RPN = Severity × Occurrence × Detection, with each factor rated 1–10, yielding a 1–1000 scale to prioritize corrective actions.
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?
Answer: 5 business days
49 CFR Part 573 requires manufacturers to notify NHTSA within 5 business days of determining that a safety defect or noncompliance exists.
A Gauge R&R study reveals that %GRR is 24%. According to MSA guidelines, how is this measurement system classified?
Answer: Marginal — may be acceptable based on application
AIAG MSA guidelines classify %GRR 10–30% as marginal, meaning acceptability depends on the application's importance and cost of improvement.
Which document in a PPAP submission package captures the statistical evidence that a process can consistently produce parts within specification?
Answer: Initial Process Studies (Cpk data)
Initial Process Studies provide Cpk data demonstrating the process capability to consistently produce conforming product, a core PPAP element.
What is the primary purpose of a Control Plan in automotive quality systems?
Answer: To describe the system for controlling parts and processes to ensure product quality
A Control Plan documents the controls — including inspection methods, frequency, and reaction plans — used to ensure process and product quality at each production stage.
A tier-1 supplier receives a Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) from an OEM. Which 8D step focuses on confirming that the implemented corrective action has eliminated the root cause permanently?
Answer: D6 – Implement and Validate Permanent Corrective Actions
D6 is the step where the permanent corrective action is implemented and validated — verifying that the root cause has been eliminated with data.