Quality Assessment

What does Quality Assurance (QA) refer to in a business context?

• Systems to ensure production quality meets customer needs

• Systems to increase production speed

• Systems to reduce production costs

• Systems to enhance employee satisfaction

Which process might not take place until the end of production?

• Quality Assurance

• Quality Control

• Product Design

• Market Research

What is the primary role of QA departments in large firms?

• To design new products

• To market the final output

• To measure and check all individual processes involved in production

• To handle customer complaints

What is the purpose of the ISO 9001 certification?

• To assure quality of output

• To increase sales

• To reduce employee turnover

• To expand market reach

What is precision engineering primarily used for?

• Manufacturing toys

• Creating art pieces

• Manufacturing parts for engines, machines, and robots

• Building houses

What is required every time in precision engineering?

• Creativity

• Complete consistency and exactness

• Speed

• Flexibility

What is a possible consequence of defective parts in manufacturing?

• Production halt

• Increased sales

• Higher profits

• Faster production

What is a potential benefit of fixing production bottlenecks?

• Increased efficiency

• Decreased quality

• Higher costs

• Slower production

How can quality control/assurance systems reduce costs?

• By increasing production time

• By reducing wastage

• By hiring more staff

• By using cheaper materials

What is a key factor in maintaining high standards in precision engineering?

• Consistent monitoring and adjustments

• Random inspections

• Increasing production speed

• Reducing workforce