Reporting Flashcards
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A 'trend report' in quality management is primarily used to:
Answer: Identify patterns of quality performance over time
Trend reports track quality metrics over time to identify improving, deteriorating, or stable patterns in performance.
In a quality management report, 'Cpk' is used to measure:
Answer: Process capability relative to specification limits
Cpk measures how well a process performs relative to its specification limits, accounting for both spread and centering.
Which of the following best describes the '8D report' format used in quality reporting?
Answer: An 8-step structured problem-solving and corrective action report
The 8D (Eight Disciplines) report is a structured problem-solving methodology that documents root cause analysis and corrective actions in eight steps.
When preparing a quality cost report, which category includes the cost of scrap and rework?
Answer: Internal failure costs
Internal failure costs include scrap, rework, and other costs incurred when defects are found before delivery to the customer.
An audit finding described as an 'observation' or 'opportunity for improvement' differs from a nonconformance in that it:
Answer: Does not represent a violation of a specific requirement
Observations or opportunities for improvement note areas where improvement is possible but no specific requirement has been violated.
In quality reporting, a 'p-chart' is used to monitor:
Answer: The proportion of nonconforming items in a sample
A p-chart tracks the proportion (fraction) of nonconforming items in samples over time as an attribute control chart.
Which element is essential in every formal corrective action response submitted by an auditee?
Answer: Root cause analysis and preventive measures to avoid recurrence
An effective corrective action response must address the root cause and describe measures to prevent recurrence, not just fix the immediate problem.
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