CQIA Quality Fundamentals 5

Question 1

Which quality management principle emphasizes making decisions based on data analysis rather than intuition?

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based decision making

Answer

Evidence-based decision making is one of the seven ISO quality management principles, emphasizing data and analysis over gut feeling.

Question 2

A team uses a check sheet to collect data on machine downtime by shift. This tool is primarily used for:

Accepted Answer

Systematically recording data as events occur

Answer

A check sheet is a structured form used to systematically collect and record data in real time at the location where data is generated.

Question 3

In quality terminology, 'grade' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A category assigned to products with the same functional use but different quality levels

Answer

Grade distinguishes between products that serve the same purpose but have different features or performance levels, such as economy vs. premium.

Question 4

Benchmarking against the best practices of companies outside your own industry is called:

Accepted Answer

Generic benchmarking

Answer

Generic benchmarking compares processes against best-in-class organizations regardless of industry to identify transferable practices.

Question 5

Which statement best describes a process-based approach to quality management?

Accepted Answer

Activities and resources are managed as interrelated processes to achieve desired outcomes

Answer

A process approach manages activities and resources as interconnected processes that together produce desired results more efficiently.

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