Statistical Process Control

What is the primary purpose of Statistical Process Control (SPC)?

• To increase production speed

• To ensure efficient process operation with less waste

• To reduce employee workload

• To enhance marketing strategies

How does SPC contribute to quality management?

• By increasing the number of products

• By allowing early detection of process variations

• By reducing the need for statistical tools

• By focusing solely on product design

What is the purpose of control charts in SPC?

• To measure process capability

• To monitor process variation over time

• To set process specifications

• To calculate process efficiency

What do the upper and lower control limits (UCL, LCL) represent in a control chart?

• The process average

• The target value

• ±3 standard deviations

• The specification limits

What does the central line in a control chart represent?

• The upper control limit

• The lower control limit

• The process average or target value

• The specification limit

What does a c-chart count in a control chart?

• Defective items

• Defects on an item

• Total items

• Sample size

What is one application of SPC in the manufacturing industry?

• Monitoring patient wait times

• Ensuring consistent dimensions of car parts

• Reducing medication errors

• Improving hospital layouts

How is SPC used in the healthcare industry?

• To design car parts

• To monitor infection rates

• To control product quality

• To manage supply chains

What is the primary purpose of using control charts in Statistical Process Control (SPC)?

• To measure employee performance

• To track financial expenses

• To monitor process stability and variability

• To design new products

What should you focus on when interpreting control charts effectively?

• Data points within control limits

• Data points outside control limits

• The color of the chart

• The size of the chart