3.3

Which of the following is NOT a modern method of product quality management?

• Total Quality Management (TQM)

• Six Sigma

• ISO 9001 Standards

• Just-in-Time Manufacturing

• Randomized Control Trials

Metrology is the science of:

• Social studies

• Measurement

• Economics

• Geography

• Biology

What do the main tasks include of modern metrology?

• Designing marketing strategies

• Historical research

• Ensuring the uniformity of measurements

• Developing new chemical compounds

• Studying ancient cultures

What is the base unit of mass in the SI system?

• Kelvin

• Second

• Ampere

• Kilogram

• Meter

What is one of the largest metrological centers in Kazakhstan?

• Kazakhstan Institute of Standardization and Metrology

• Kazakhstan National Museum

• Astana Medical University

• Almaty Technology Developer Center

• Central Asian Stock Exchange

Standardization primarily aims to …

• Increase product diversity

• Ensure products and services meet minimum safety and quality standards

• Decrease production efficiency

• Promote individual craftsmanship

• Limit international trade

A technical standard can be defined as …

• A financial benchmark for stock exchanges

• A legal document for settling disputes

• An official guideline that ensures products, services, and systems are safe, reliable, and consistent

• A historical document detailing ancient engineering techniques

• A medical protocol for disease diagnosis

What do objects of standardization include?

• Political systems

• Products, processes (work), services

• Personal beliefs and values

• Artistic expressions

• Natural phenomena

What is a key organization for standardization in the oil and gas industry?

• The World Health Organization (WHO)

• International Standardization Organization (ISO)

• American Petroleum Institute (API)

• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

• International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Certification aims to …

• Reduce product quality

• Confirm a product, service, or system meets specific standards

• Increase manufacturing costs

• Limit international trade

• Promote monopolies