CQE (CQE) 3

Question 1

Which type of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) is performed on manufacturing or assembly processes?

Accepted Answer

Process FMEA (PFMEA)

Answer

PFMEA evaluates how process failures could affect product quality, safety, or customer satisfaction.

Question 2

In hypothesis testing, a Type II error (β) occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A false null hypothesis is not rejected

Answer

A Type II error is failing to detect a real effect — accepting H₀ when it is actually false.

Question 3

The purpose of a gauge R&R study is to:

Accepted Answer

Quantify the variation contributed by the measurement system

Answer

Gauge R&R separates measurement variation into repeatability (equipment) and reproducibility (appraiser) components.

Question 4

ISO 9001:2015 adopts which management framework as its organizing structure?

Accepted Answer

High Level Structure (Annex SL)

Answer

ISO 9001:2015 uses the Annex SL (now Annex L) High Level Structure, enabling alignment with other ISO management system standards.

Question 5

A scatter diagram showing a strong positive correlation between two variables means:

Accepted Answer

As one variable increases, the other tends to increase

Answer

Positive correlation indicates a tendency for both variables to move in the same direction, but does not prove causation.

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