Question 1

After consolidating the types of errors into five categories,a ________was performed.?

Accepted Answer

A) price evaluation? 
B) Pareto analysis? 
C) qualification standard? 
D) quantification
? 
A) price evaluation? 
B) Pareto analysis? 
C) qualification standard? 
D) quantification
?

Question 2

Define each of the following control chart patterns.Include a sketch of each pattern with your definition.
a.One point outside the control limits
b.Sudden shift in the process average
c.Cycles
d.Trends
e.Hugging the center line
f.Hugging the control limits

Accepted Answer

a.A single point outside the control lim

Question 3

A c-chart is based on the binomial distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What did the statistical consultants recommend to the managers of the pharmaceutical company,after the maintenance technician explained the reason for the increased length of the syringes? Was it implemented? What was the final result?

Accepted Answer

The statistical consultants recommended

Question 5

The sample size for an x-chart:

Accepted Answer

A) should be between 25 and 30. 
B) is larger than that for an $ \bar{x} $-chart. 
C) is equal to one. 
D) should be greater than one. 
A) should be between 25 and 30. 
B) is larger than that for an $ \bar{x} $-chart. 
C) is equal to one. 
D) should be greater than one.

Question 6

Which of the following charts is used to monitor the average number of nonconformances per unit when sample sizes vary?

Accepted Answer

A)  $ \bar{x} $-chart 
B) u-chart 
C) p-chart 
D) c-chart 
A)  $ \bar{x} $-chart 
B) u-chart 
C) p-chart 
D) c-chart

Question 7

c-charts are based on the _____ probability distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) normal 
B) binomial 
C) Poisson 
D) exponential 
A) normal 
B) binomial 
C) Poisson 
D) exponential

Question 8

Which of the following pairs of charts are used together?

Accepted Answer

A)  $ \bar{x} $ -chart and p-chart 
B) R-chart and p-chart 
C) R-chart and s-chart 
D)  $ \bar{x} $ -chart and R-chart 
A)  $ \bar{x} $ -chart and p-chart 
B) R-chart and p-chart 
C) R-chart and s-chart 
D)  $ \bar{x} $ -chart and R-chart

Question 9

Process capability calculations make little sense if the process:

Accepted Answer

A) data were taken over a period of time. 
B) is not in statistical control. 
C) variations are due to common causes. 
D) is not initiated. 
A) data were taken over a period of time. 
B) is not in statistical control. 
C) variations are due to common causes. 
D) is not initiated.

Question 10

_____ is measured as the amount of error in a measurement in proportion to the total size of the measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) Precision 
B) Accuracy 
C) Systematic bias 
D) Capability 
A) Precision 
B) Accuracy 
C) Systematic bias 
D) Capability

Question 11

Define the term statistical process control.Outline the steps for setting up a control chart to monitor a process.

Accepted Answer

Statistical process control (SPC)is a me

Question 12

Compared to variable measurement,attributes measurement requires _____ to obtain the same amount of statistical information about the quality of the product.

Accepted Answer

A) a more distributed population 
B) more nonconformances 
C) a larger sample 
D) a smaller sample 
A) a more distributed population 
B) more nonconformances 
C) a larger sample 
D) a smaller sample

Question 13

Control limits are often confused with _____.

Accepted Answer

A) pre-control lines 
B) center lines 
C) specification limits 
D) three sigma limits 
A) pre-control lines 
B) center lines 
C) specification limits 
D) three sigma limits

Question 14

If the process mean and variance do not change over time,the process is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A) in statistical control. 
B) normally distributed. 
C) stable. 
D) capable. 
A) in statistical control. 
B) normally distributed. 
C) stable. 
D) capable.

Question 15

A p-chart is used with the attribute data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If the lower limit for a p-chart computes to a number less than zero,this indicates:

Accepted Answer

A) that the lower limit should be set at zero. 
B) that the process is out of control. 
C) that an attribute measure is incorrectly used. 
D) that a calculation error has been made. 
A) that the lower limit should be set at zero. 
B) that the process is out of control. 
C) that an attribute measure is incorrectly used. 
D) that a calculation error has been made.

Question 17

What were the conclusions drawn by the statistical consultants using the R-chart?

Accepted Answer

The consultants examined the R-chart alo

Question 18

State the conclusion drawn by the operators in the capability study of the tacking operation.

Accepted Answer

The process was mini

Question 19

Identify the tradeoffs associated with the s-chart instead of the R-chart.

Accepted Answer

The s-chart utilizes the sample standard

Question 20

_____ is a study of variation in a measurement system using statistical analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) Metrology study 
B) SPC study 
C) A repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) study 
D) Calibration study 
A) Metrology study 
B) SPC study 
C) A repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) study 
D) Calibration study

After consolidating the types of errors into five categories,a ________was performed.?

Define each of the following control chart patterns.Include a sketch of each pattern with your definition. a.One point outside the control limits b.Sudden shift in the process average c.Cycles d.Trends e.Hugging the center line f.Hugging the control limits

A c-chart is based on the binomial distribution.

What did the statistical consultants recommend to the managers of the pharmaceutical company,after the maintenance technician explained the reason for the increased length of the syringes? Was it implemented? What was the final result?

The sample size for an x-chart:

Which of the following charts is used to monitor the average number of nonconformances per unit when sample sizes vary?

c-charts are based on the _____ probability distribution.

Which of the following pairs of charts are used together?

Process capability calculations make little sense if the process:

_____ is measured as the amount of error in a measurement in proportion to the total size of the measurement.

Define the term statistical process control.Outline the steps for setting up a control chart to monitor a process.

Compared to variable measurement,attributes measurement requires _____ to obtain the same amount of statistical information about the quality of the product.

Control limits are often confused with _____.

If the process mean and variance do not change over time,the process is considered to be:

A p-chart is used with the attribute data.

If the lower limit for a p-chart computes to a number less than zero,this indicates:

What were the conclusions drawn by the statistical consultants using the R-chart?

State the conclusion drawn by the operators in the capability study of the tacking operation.

Identify the tradeoffs associated with the s-chart instead of the R-chart.

_____ is a study of variation in a measurement system using statistical analysis.

Introduction to Quality

Foundations of Quality Management

Customer Focus

Workforce Focus

Process Focus

Statistical Methods in Quality Management

Design for Quality and Product Excellence

Process Improvement and Six Sigma

The Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence

Strategy and Performance Excellence

Measurement and Knowledge Management for Performance Excellence

Leadership for Performance Excellence

Building and Sustaining Quality and Performance Excellence

Filters

Exam 8: Measuring and Controlling Quality

After consolidating the types of errors into five categories,a ________was performed.?

Define each of the following control chart patterns.Include a sketch of each pattern with your definition. a.One point outside the control limits b.Sudden shift in the process average c.Cycles d.Trends e.Hugging the center line f.Hugging the control limits

A c-chart is based on the binomial distribution.

What did the statistical consultants recommend to the managers of the pharmaceutical company,after the maintenance technician explained the reason for the increased length of the syringes? Was it implemented? What was the final result?

The sample size for an x-chart:

Which of the following charts is used to monitor the average number of nonconformances per unit when sample sizes vary?

c-charts are based on the _____ probability distribution.

Which of the following pairs of charts are used together?

Process capability calculations make little sense if the process:

_____ is measured as the amount of error in a measurement in proportion to the total size of the measurement.

Define the term statistical process control.Outline the steps for setting up a control chart to monitor a process.

Compared to variable measurement,attributes measurement requires _____ to obtain the same amount of statistical information about the quality of the product.

Control limits are often confused with _____.

If the process mean and variance do not change over time,the process is considered to be:

A p-chart is used with the attribute data.

If the lower limit for a p-chart computes to a number less than zero,this indicates:

What were the conclusions drawn by the statistical consultants using the R-chart?

State the conclusion drawn by the operators in the capability study of the tacking operation.

Identify the tradeoffs associated with the s-chart instead of the R-chart.

_____ is a study of variation in a measurement system using statistical analysis.

Introduction to Quality

Foundations of Quality Management

Customer Focus

Workforce Focus

Process Focus

Statistical Methods in Quality Management

Design for Quality and Product Excellence

Process Improvement and Six Sigma

The Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence

Strategy and Performance Excellence

Measurement and Knowledge Management for Performance Excellence

Leadership for Performance Excellence

Building and Sustaining Quality and Performance Excellence

Filters