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Question 1. The probability that a product will wear out within a given amount of time is often described by the:

• a. beta distribution
• b. binomial distribution
• c. negative exponential distribution
• d. normal distribution
• e. uniform distribution

Question 2. The range chart is most likely to detect a change in:

• a. proportion.
• b. mean
• c. number defective.
• d. variability.
• e. sample size.

Question 3. Which of the following is not a step in the quality control process?

• a. define what is to be controlled.
• b. compare measurements to a standard.
• c. eliminate all defects found.
• d. take corrective action if necessary.
• e. evaluate corrective action.

Question 4. The optimum level of inspection is where the:

• a. cost of inspection is minimum.
• b. cost of passing defectives is minimum.
• c. total cost of inspection and defectives is maximum.
• d. total cost of inspection and defectives is minimum.
• e. difference in inspection and defectives costs is minimum.

Question 5. Which of the following is not a key way in which business organizations compete with one another?

• a. production cost.
• b. quality
• c. product duplication.
• d. flexibility
• e. time to perform certain activities.

Question 6. The purpose of control charts is to:

• a. estimate the proportion output that is acceptable.
• b. weed out defective items.
• c. determine if the output is within tolerances/specifications.
• d. distinguish between random variation and assignable variation in the process.
• e. none of these.