SQA Common 5

Question 1

What is the purpose of an 'incoming inspection' in a quality system?

Accepted Answer

To verify that purchased materials meet specified requirements before use

Answer

Incoming inspection evaluates received materials and components against purchase specifications to prevent nonconforming inputs from entering the production process.

Question 2

Which type of sampling plan uses a single sample to make an accept or reject decision for a lot?

Accepted Answer

Single sampling plan

Answer

A single sampling plan inspects one random sample from a lot and uses the result to accept or reject the entire lot.

Question 3

In quality management, what is 'continual improvement' (as opposed to 'continuous improvement')?

Accepted Answer

Improvement that occurs through a series of incremental steps over time, not necessarily without interruption

Answer

ISO 9001 uses 'continual improvement' to mean recurring improvement through planned activities, acknowledging that improvement may have pauses between cycles.

Question 4

What is the function of a 'Supplier Corrective Action Request' (SCAR)?

Accepted Answer

To formally request that a supplier investigate and correct a quality problem

Answer

A SCAR is issued to a supplier when a nonconformance is detected, requiring them to identify the root cause and implement corrective actions.

Question 5

What does Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) represent in sampling inspection?

Accepted Answer

The maximum percentage of defects considered acceptable for a lot to be accepted

Answer

AQL defines the worst acceptable quality level; lots at or better than the AQL have a high probability of being accepted under the sampling plan.

SQA - Society of Quality Assurance Practice Test

SQA - Society of Quality Assurance Practice Test

SQA Common 5