CQE (CQE) Fundamentals 3

Question 1

A fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify and organize potential root causes of a problem

Answer

The fishbone diagram is a cause-and-effect tool used to systematically identify and organize potential causes of a problem.

Question 2

Which sampling plan standard is most commonly used for attribute inspection of discrete lots in the United States?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4

Answer

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 is the standard sampling procedure for inspection by attributes, widely used in US industry.

Question 3

When a process is said to be 'in statistical control,' it means:

Accepted Answer

Only common cause variation is present

Answer

A process in statistical control exhibits only common cause (random) variation with no special causes present.

Question 4

The primary purpose of a Management Review in a QMS is to:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate QMS suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness at the highest level

Answer

Management Review is a top-level activity where senior management evaluates whether the QMS remains suitable, adequate, and effective.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST defines 'reliability' in engineering terms?

Accepted Answer

The probability that a product performs its intended function for a specified time under stated conditions

Answer

Reliability is formally defined as the probability of a product functioning as intended over a specified period under defined conditions.

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