Ramsay Test Data Interpretation & Analysis 3

Question 1

A line graph shows production peaking at noon and dropping by evening. What can you conclude about evening output?

Accepted Answer

It is lower than at noon

Answer

A drop after the noon peak means evening output is lower.

Question 2

A reading must stay between 90 and 110 units. A gauge shows 115. What is the correct interpretation?

Accepted Answer

The reading is above the acceptable range

Answer

115 exceeds the upper limit of 110, so it is out of range high.

Question 3

A histogram shows most measurements clustered near 50 mm with few outliers at 70 mm. What does this suggest?

Accepted Answer

Most parts measure close to 50 mm

Answer

Clustering near 50 mm means that value is most common.

Question 4

A worker compares two pumps: Pump 1 uses 5 kWh/hr, Pump 2 uses 3 kWh/hr. Over 8 hours, how much more energy does Pump 1 use?

Accepted Answer

16 kWh

Answer

The 2 kWh/hr difference over 8 hours equals 16 kWh.

Question 5

A control chart point falls outside the upper control limit. What action is typically indicated?

Accepted Answer

Investigate the process for a problem

Answer

A point beyond control limits signals a special cause that should be investigated.

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