Ramsay Test Data Interpretation & Analysis 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A pressure gauge reads 45 psi at 8:00 AM and 60 psi at 10:00 AM. What is the average rate of increase per hour?
- 7.5 psi/hr (Correct answer)
- 15 psi/hr
- 5 psi/hr
- 10 psi/hr
Correct answer: 7.5 psi/hr
The 15 psi rise over 2 hours equals 7.5 psi per hour.
Question 2: A bar chart shows monthly downtime: Jan 4 hrs, Feb 6 hrs, Mar 2 hrs, Apr 8 hrs. Which month had the most downtime?
- April (Correct answer)
- February
- January
- March
Correct answer: April
April's 8 hours is the highest value shown.
Question 3: A motor runs 6 hours per day for 5 days. A log shows total runtime of 32 hours. How many hours are unaccounted for?
- 2 hours (Correct answer)
- 30 hours
- 32 hours
- 0 hours
Correct answer: 2 hours
Expected runtime is 30 hours, so 32 minus 30 leaves 2 extra, indicating a 2-hour discrepancy.
Question 4: A pie chart shows a part category as 25% of total inventory. If total inventory is 800 items, how many are in that category?
- 200 (Correct answer)
- 250
- 180
- 320
Correct answer: 200
25% of 800 equals 200 items.
Question 5: A trend line on a temperature chart rises steadily, then flattens. What does the flat section indicate?
- The temperature stopped changing (Correct answer)
- The temperature is falling
- The sensor failed
- The temperature is rising faster
Correct answer: The temperature stopped changing
A flat (horizontal) line means the value is no longer changing.
Question 6: A table lists defects per shift: Shift A 12, Shift B 8, Shift C 16. What is the average defects per shift?
- 12 (Correct answer)
- 10
- 16
- 8
Correct answer: 12
The sum 36 divided by 3 shifts equals 12.
Question 7: A flow meter shows 120 gallons in 4 minutes. What is the flow rate per minute?
- 30 gpm (Correct answer)
- 40 gpm
- 24 gpm
- 48 gpm
Correct answer: 30 gpm
120 gallons divided by 4 minutes equals 30 gallons per minute.
Ramsay Test Data Interpretation & Analysis 2
A pressure gauge reads 45 psi at 8:00 AM and 60 psi at 10:00 AM.
What is the average rate of increase per hour?