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What is a cause and effect diagram?

• A tool for analyzing process dispersion, illustrating main causes and sub-causes leading to an effect.

• A graphical representation of a project's timeline and milestones.

• A method for tracking financial performance over time.

• A diagram used to map out the steps in a marketing strategy.

What is a Pareto chart?

• A chart displaying the relative importance of differences among data groups, based on the 80/20 rule.

• A graph that shows the frequency of data points in a dataset.

• A diagram that represents the flow of processes in a system.

• A visual representation of the relationship between two variables.

What is a scatter plot?

• A type of chart that displays data points on a two-dimensional graph.

• A visual form of graphical analysis to identify potential relationships between two variables.

• A method for organizing data in a table format.

• A statistical technique used to calculate averages.

What is a histogram?

• A type of bar graph that represents data distribution.

• A graphical display of data distribution to identify patterns and frequency of distributions.

• A method for calculating the mean of a dataset.

• A visual representation of data using pie charts.

What is small-scale manufacturing?

• An industry focused solely on large-scale production of goods.

• A process that involves only the use of advanced robotics and automation.

• An industry combining talents of artists, engineers, fabricators, machinists, marketers, sales, and business to produce consumer products with metal and plastic parts.

• A method of manufacturing that exclusively uses traditional handcraft techniques.

What is Quality Control (QC)?

• A process to ensure products meet specific standards by identifying defects in the final product.

• A method to increase production speed without regard to quality.

• A strategy for marketing products to improve sales.

• A technique for training employees on product specifications.

How does QA differ from QC?

• QA is proactive and focuses on the process, while QC is reactive and focuses on the product.

• QA is only concerned with the final product, while QC ensures the process is followed.

• QA and QC are the same and interchangeable terms.

• QA is a part of QC and focuses on product testing.

What is Quality Assurance (QA)?

• A process to prevent defects in products by focusing on the entire production process.

• A method to increase production speed without regard to quality.

• A technique for marketing products to ensure customer satisfaction.

• A strategy for reducing costs by minimizing quality checks.

What is a check sheet?

• A complex statistical analysis tool used for data interpretation.

• A simple data recording tool with a list of problems and tally marks for occurrences.

• A type of spreadsheet used for financial calculations.

• A software application for project management and task tracking.

What is the role of machine setters?

• They operate machines during production.

• They prepare machines before production, perform test runs, and make repairs or adjustments for quality control.

• They design new machines for manufacturing processes.

• They manage the workforce on the production floor.