Question 1

A professor records the number of students who complain each week throughout the semester.If the class size is forty students,what are 3-sigma control limits for this class? Construct a control chart and interpret the data.

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The proc...

Question 2

________ of variation include any variation-causing factors that can be identified and eliminated.

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The answer of ________ of variation include any variation-causing factors...

Question 3

Process centering is shown by an  chart.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How is Taguchi's quality loss function related to the process capability ratio and the process capability index? Which process performance measure is it closest to?

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The quality loss function is zero when t...

Question 5

Quality measured with reference to price is captured by the notion of:

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A)  conformance to specifications.
B)  value.
C)  fitness for use.
D)  psychological impressions.

Question 6

In Statistical Process Control,________ are used to detect defects and determine if the process has deviated from design specifications.

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A)  Flowcharts
B)  Cause-and-Effect Diagrams
C)  Process Capability Charts
D)  Control Charts

Question 7

Which one of the following statements about quality control is TRUE?

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A)  Measurement by attributes is a simple yes or no decision.
B)  Complete inspection is used when inspection cost is high.
C)  Sampling inspection is used when the cost of passing a defective unit is high relative to the cost of inspection.
D)  Measurement by variables is often used when the quality specifications are complex.

Question 8

Which of the following would be considered an appraisal cost of quality?

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A)  training workers to perform their jobs
B)  purchasing better tools for workers to perform their jobs
C)  repairing an item under the warranty
D)  running a functional test on each item before it is boxed for shipment

Question 9

The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program:

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A)  involves a rigorous review process that often helps the companies define what quality means to them,regardless of the outcome.
B)  focuses on large manufacturing companies because of the impact they have on the economy.
C)  is a set of standards governing the requirements for documentation of a quality program.
D)  was devised by the International Organization for Standardization for companies doing business in Europe.

Question 10

Organizations are audited and certified to the ISO ________ and ISO ________ standards but the ISO ________ standard is voluntary.

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ISO 9001:2...

Question 11

The consultant suspiciously eyed the c-chart that Chickenverks used to monitor the number of broken eggs in each 100 egg carton."You know you really should be using a p-chart," the consultant commented with an air of superiority."What's the difference between a p-chart and a c-chart in this application?" the long time Chickenverks employee asked with an obvious edge to his voice."Well," the consultant replied,"the difference is:

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A)  the width of the three sigma limits for the c-chart is 100 times greater than those of the p-chart."
B)  the three-sigma p-chart will catch problems earlier than the three sigma c-chart."
C)  the three sigma c-chart will catch problems earlier than the three sigma p-chart."
D)  well,OK,you got me.The charts will look and behave the same for all practical purposes."

Question 12

Since an employee's responsibility is to move production along,it is ethical to knowingly pass defective services or products to internal or external customers when capacity is tight.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A firm targeting Six Sigma quality will use a process capability ratio of ________ as their goal.

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The answer of A firm targeting Six Sigma quality will...

Question 14

External customers are those who ________ the product or service.

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The answer of External customers are those who ________ the...

Question 15

What is the long-term impact of unethical business practices on product and service quality?

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Firms that produce better quality servic...

Question 16

Appraisal costs are associated with preventing defects before they happen.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

From an ethical standpoint,it is acceptable for a hospital's cardiac surgery unit that is striving for zero complications to turn down high-risk patients.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program considers a company's business results but ISO 9001:2008 registration does not.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An example of a type I error would be:

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A)  throwing away a perfectly good banana.
B)  counting a student's multiple choice response correct when it is actually incorrect.
C)  releasing a guilty defendant.
D)  counting a student's multiple choice response correct when it is actually correct.

Question 20

What is the relationship between type I and type II errors and the width of the upper and lower control limits on SPC charts? Propose a mechanism for determining SPC chart limit widths based upon the financial consequences of type I and type II errors.

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Type I and type II errors move in opposi...

Exam 5: Quality and Performance

External customers are those who ________ the product or service.

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How is Taguchi's quality loss function related to the process capability ratio and the process capability index? Which process performance measure is it closest to?

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The quality loss function is zero when t...
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The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program:

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Which of the following would be considered an appraisal cost of quality?

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Organizations are audited and certified to the ISO and ISO standards but the ISO standard is voluntary.

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ISO 9001:2...
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Since an employee's responsibility is to move production along,it is ethical to knowingly pass defective services or products to internal or external customers when capacity is tight.

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What is the long-term impact of unethical business practices on product and service quality?

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Firms that produce better quality servic...
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From an ethical standpoint,it is acceptable for a hospital's cardiac surgery unit that is striving for zero complications to turn down high-risk patients.

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Which one of the following statements about quality control is TRUE?

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What is the relationship between type I and type II errors and the width of the upper and lower control limits on SPC charts? Propose a mechanism for determining SPC chart limit widths based upon the financial consequences of type I and type II errors.

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Type I and type II errors move in opposi...
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Quality measured with reference to price is captured by the notion of:

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An example of a type I error would be:

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________ of variation include any variation-causing factors that can be identified and eliminated.

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The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program considers a company's business results but ISO 9001:2008 registration does not.

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A firm targeting Six Sigma quality will use a process capability ratio of ________ as their goal.

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Appraisal costs are associated with preventing defects before they happen.

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In Statistical Process Control,________ are used to detect defects and determine if the process has deviated from design specifications.

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A professor records the number of students who complain each week throughout the semester.If the class size is forty students,what are 3-sigma control limits for this class? Construct a control chart and interpret the data.

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The proc...
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Process centering is shown by an chart.

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External customers are those who ________ the product or service.

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How is Taguchi's quality loss function related to the process capability ratio and the process capability index? Which process performance measure is it closest to?

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The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program:

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Which of the following would be considered an appraisal cost of quality?

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Organizations are audited and certified to the ISO ________ and ISO ________ standards but the ISO ________ standard is voluntary.

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Since an employee's responsibility is to move production along,it is ethical to knowingly pass defective services or products to internal or external customers when capacity is tight.

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What is the long-term impact of unethical business practices on product and service quality?

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From an ethical standpoint,it is acceptable for a hospital's cardiac surgery unit that is striving for zero complications to turn down high-risk patients.

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Which one of the following statements about quality control is TRUE?

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What is the relationship between type I and type II errors and the width of the upper and lower control limits on SPC charts? Propose a mechanism for determining SPC chart limit widths based upon the financial consequences of type I and type II errors.

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Quality measured with reference to price is captured by the notion of:

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An example of a type I error would be:

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________ of variation include any variation-causing factors that can be identified and eliminated.

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The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program considers a company's business results but ISO 9001:2008 registration does not.

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A firm targeting Six Sigma quality will use a process capability ratio of ________ as their goal.

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Appraisal costs are associated with preventing defects before they happen.

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In Statistical Process Control,________ are used to detect defects and determine if the process has deviated from design specifications.

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A professor records the number of students who complain each week throughout the semester.If the class size is forty students,what are 3-sigma control limits for this class? Construct a control chart and interpret the data.

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Process centering is shown by an chart.

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The quality loss function is zero when t...
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