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  1. A fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram is used primarily to:

    Answer: Identify and organize potential root causes of a problem

    The fishbone diagram is a cause-and-effect tool used to systematically identify and organize potential causes of a problem.

  2. Which sampling plan standard is most commonly used for attribute inspection of discrete lots in the United States?

    Answer: ANSI/ASQ Z1.4

    ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 is the standard sampling procedure for inspection by attributes, widely used in US industry.

  3. When a process is said to be 'in statistical control,' it means:

    Answer: Only common cause variation is present

    A process in statistical control exhibits only common cause (random) variation with no special causes present.

  4. The primary purpose of a Management Review in a QMS is to:

    Answer: Evaluate QMS suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness at the highest level

    Management Review is a top-level activity where senior management evaluates whether the QMS remains suitable, adequate, and effective.

  5. Which of the following BEST defines 'reliability' in engineering terms?

    Answer: The probability that a product performs its intended function for a specified time under stated conditions

    Reliability is formally defined as the probability of a product functioning as intended over a specified period under defined conditions.

  6. A Pareto chart is BEST used to:

    Answer: Identify the vital few causes that account for most of the problems

    Pareto charts apply the 80/20 rule to identify the few categories of defects or causes responsible for the majority of problems.

  7. During a quality audit, the auditor finds that a corrective action was implemented but the root cause was not verified as eliminated. This is BEST classified as:

    Answer: An ineffective corrective action requiring follow-up

    Corrective actions must address root cause and be verified for effectiveness; unverified actions represent an ineffective CAR requiring follow-up.