MSSC Pre-Quality
__________ inspections assure that the equipment, personnel, and processes being used
are providing the desired results and allow problems to be pinpointed and solutions
implemented before the problems can scale. - correct answer-In-process
__________ is data that can be gathered by answering one true-or-false question. - correct
answer-Attribute data
A __________ is a graphic method to show how the data is distributed across the range of
values. - correct answer-Histogram
A __________ is a plot of the data sample over time (a time-series plot). - correct
answer-Control chart
A __________ is used to verify that the proper procedures and processes are being adhered
to by plant personnel. - correct answer-Quality audit program
A __________ should always report to someone outside the organization. - correct
answer-Third party audit group
A __________ should only be done as often as necessary to assure that the processes are
sound. - correct answer-Quality system audit
A bell-shaped curve that results from a large group of measurements is the basic concept of
__________. - correct answer-Central tendency
A histogram is one type of tool that can be used to __________. - correct answer-Measure
process control
A key concept in continuous improvement is to search for ways to eliminate waste in actions,
time, and __________. - correct answer-Material
A step that is not used by an operator to manually record data for a control chart is
__________. - correct answer-Enable a set
An engineering change notice (ECN) is used to notify of changes __________. - correct
answer-On a product drawing
An example of a spreadsheet function is a __________. - correct answer-Sum
As part of a process of continuous improvement, companies use __________ to set goals to
strive toward. - correct answer-Product benchmarks
Auditors should always __________ if the problem has been corrected. - correct
answer-Include the problem in their report
, Automated part inspection commonly uses __________. - correct answer-Vision systems
Benchmarking is a __________ tool. - correct answer-Process improvement
Calibration on which of the following would be audited? - correct answer-Measurement tools
Certain characteristics of parts are essential for its proper operation. Identifying these
characteristics as __________ helps set up a meaning quality inspection program. - correct
answer-Critical
Companies often __________ to create a baseline measure for improvements in machine
performance. - correct answer-Establish a metric
Companies typically include policies and procedures for continuous improvement as part of
their __________. - correct answer-Quality assurance system
Companies typically require that __________ as part of their shop safety rules. - correct
answer-Safety glasses be worn
Continuous quality improvement programs can __________. - correct answer-Increase
profits even if sales do not increase
Control charts are often used to show __________ trends. - correct answer-Past
Control charts are used to determine __________. - correct answer-The process capability
Control charts can be used in manufacturing operation to determine __________. - correct
answer-Process capability
Control charts provide __________ to allow manufacturers to analyze problems on a piece
of equipment. - correct answer-Historical data
Defect prevention is the __________ of the four types of quality cost. - correct answer-Most
cost efficient
Electrical equipment should be only worked on __________. - correct answer-After someone
has inspected and tested the equipment to ensure that it ha been properly deenergized
Employee feedback and data collection are essential elements of a __________. - correct
answer-Quality assurance system
Employees commonly use email to __________ employees at other computers. - correct
answer-Send messages to
Examples of charts used for variable data are the X bar and R chart and the __________. -
correct answer-Histogram
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