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What is the probability of an item failing in less than 5 hours if it has a constant failure rate of 1/hour?
Answer : C
The design function which assigns probability of failures between components or subsystems is called
Answer : A
The probability of an accident for the head event "H" given below is:
Answer : C
Which of the following quantitative methods does NOT apply to the assessment of actual system/component reliability?
Answer : B
When trying to find all possible causes of a problem, which of the following tools would be useful?
. Systematic troubleshooting and brainstorming.
. Fishbone diagrams and histograms.
. Checklists and scatter diagrams.
. Control charts and graphs.
Answer : D
Typically Pareto diagrams are used for which of the following reasons?
. To display the significant few categories.
. To compliment attribute data charting.
. To eliminate insignificant categories.
. To focus attention in priority order.
Answer : D
As a commonly used problem solving technique, which of the following would be the BEST application of a Pareto chart?
. To determine when to make proactive adjustments to a process.
. To differentiate between major and minor problem areas.
. To gather data and to design experimental controlled changes.
. To evaluate the results of other problem solving techniques upon the product or service.
Answer : C
A comprehensive corrective action program is initiated at a large company. Input for CARs are received from customers, internal and external audits, material review reports and other sources. Which two of the following groups would usually administer and control the CAR process?
. Management review team.
. Quality department.
. Corrective Action Board.
. Material Review Board.
Answer : B
Which of the following statements BEST describes a bimodal distribution?
Answer : A
Two advantages of process mapping are the ability to
. Visualize the process being described.
. Discover manufacturing problems only.
. Discover quality problems only.
IV. Check current processes for duplication or redundancy.
Answer : A
Writing and establishing process control procedures is
Answer : C
Which of the following problem-solving tools is a column graph which displays a static picture of the process?
Answer : C
A cause and effect diagram is also called which of the following?
Answer : B
A graph of a data set, composed of a series of rectangles, each proportional in width to the range of values in a class and proportional in height to the number of items or fraction of items falling in these classes, is called which of the following?
Answer : A