CPT Quality Control & Testing 2

Question 1

Which ASTM standard covers the drop test for shipping containers?

Accepted Answer

ASTM D5276

Answer

ASTM D5276 is the standard method for drop testing of loaded containers by free fall.

Question 2

In statistical process control (SPC), a control chart showing individual measurements is called a:

Accepted Answer

I-MR chart

Answer

An I-MR (Individuals and Moving Range) chart is used when single measurements are taken rather than subgroups.

Question 3

What does the term 'headspace' refer to in flexible packaging quality evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Air gap between product and seal

Answer

Headspace is the volume of air or gas between the product surface and the package seal.

Question 4

Which test measures a package's resistance to crushing forces applied to its sides?

Accepted Answer

Side compression test (SCT)

Answer

The Side Compression Test (SCT) measures paperboard's resistance to compressive forces applied to its edges.

Question 5

A packaging line produces 10,000 units; 85 are defective. What is the defect rate in parts per million (PPM)?

Accepted Answer

8,500 PPM

Answer

PPM = (defects / total) × 1,000,000 = (85/10,000) × 1,000,000 = 8,500 PPM.

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