IATF 16949:2016 Automotive QMS Internal Auditor Training

What is the main objective of the Quality Management System (QMS) according to IATF 16949:2016?

• Increase productivity

• Enhance customer satisfaction

• Reduce operational costs

• Minimise Profit

What is the purpose of an internal audit within the QMS?

• To identify and punish non-compliance

• To ensure conformance with planned arrangements, processes, and the QMS

• To document non-conformances for external auditors

• To increase employees’ workload

In the context of a ferrite core manufacturing, what is the purpose of a 'First Article Inspection'?

• To inspect the final product

• . To check the quality of the raw materials

• To validate the manufacturing process for a new product or after a process change

• To inspect the product halfway through the manufacturing process

Which of these should NOT be a focus during a manufacturing audit?

• Employees' personal details

• Calibration of critical equipment

• Traceability of product

• Verification of work instructions

What is the main objective of a product audit?

• To assess the customer's satisfaction

• To verify product conformance to defined requirements

• . To analyze the sales performance of a product

• To evaluate the product's market potential

What does the term 'non-conformance' mean in the context of a product audit?

• A situation where a product exceeds the defined requirements

• A situation where a product does not meet the defined requirements

• A situation where the product is too innovative for the market

• . A situation where the product is cheaper than its competitor

What is the purpose of a 'Corrective Action' in a product audit?

• To repeat the mistakes made

• To prevent recurrence of non-conformances

• To blame the employees for the non-conformance

• To increase the number of non-conformances

An a product audit, what should be the response to a detected non-conformance?

• complaint to HOD

• Document and analyze it, initiate corrective action.

• Hide it from the external auditors

• Blame the manufacturing team

In a product audit for ferrite cores, what property should be reviewed to ensure it meets required specifications?

• Heat resistant

• Color

• Aroma D.

• Taste

The organization does not have any documented process for identifying applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. As an auditor, you would:

• Ignore it as it might be an oversight.

• Record it as a minor non-conformance

• Record it as a major non-conformance.

• Ask the management about it during the closing meeting.