CMS Quality Control & Assurance 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a pre-control chart?

Accepted Answer

Providing a quick setup check without requiring historical data

Answer

Pre-control uses color zones derived from specification limits to verify a process is acceptable at startup without needing baseline statistics.

Question 2

A gage R&R study reveals that %GRR is 28%. What action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Consider the system marginally acceptable; review for critical applications

Answer

Industry guidelines classify %GRR of 10–30% as marginally acceptable, requiring judgment based on application criticality and costs.

Question 3

Which document formally describes the quality-related activities, resources, and responsibilities for a specific product or project?

Accepted Answer

Quality plan

Answer

A quality plan specifies quality practices, resources, and activities tailored to a particular product, project, or contract.

Question 4

In the DMAIC problem-solving methodology, the 'Analyze' phase primarily focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Identifying and verifying root causes of defects

Answer

The Analyze phase uses data and statistical tools to identify and validate the root causes that drive the problem identified in Define/Measure.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a Control Plan in manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

Define inspection frequency, methods, and reaction plans for key process characteristics

Answer

A Control Plan outlines the process characteristics to monitor, measurement methods, sample sizes, frequencies, and required reactions to out-of-control conditions.

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CMS Quality Control & Assurance 3