Project Management Project Quality Management 3

Question 1

What is a control chart primarily used for in project quality management?

Accepted Answer

Determining if a process is stable and within acceptable limits

Answer

Control charts monitor process performance over time to determine whether variation is within statistically acceptable limits.

Question 2

Which term describes the acceptable range of variation specified in quality requirements?

Accepted Answer

Specification limit

Answer

Specification limits define the customer-required boundaries for acceptable product or process performance.

Question 3

In Six Sigma, what does 'DMAIC' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control

Answer

DMAIC is the Six Sigma improvement cycle: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a checklist in quality control?

Accepted Answer

To ensure all required steps or items have been completed or verified

Answer

Checklists provide a structured way to verify that required steps have been performed and nothing is overlooked.

Question 5

Which process converts quality management plans and standards into executable quality activities?

Accepted Answer

Manage Quality

Answer

Manage Quality (formerly Perform Quality Assurance) translates quality plans into specific activities to be performed during project execution.

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