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Worksheets6 Unit 17 Quality Control
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 70secs
Quality Control (QC) is a core component of industrial operations, ensuring that products, processes, and services conform to established _______ and standards. Fill in the blank.
requirements
opinions
guesses
assumptions
Efficient quality control serves a dual role: protecting the consumer and enabling manufacturers to achieve greater efficiency by minimising ______ and reducing operational losses. Fill in the blank.
variability
costs
production
inventory
What are the two main principles of quality control discussed in the passage?
A) Standards and Specifications, Inspection and Testing
B) Customer Service, Product Design
C) Marketing, Sales
D) Packaging, Delivery
According to the passage, which international standard is mentioned for quality management?
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 27001
ISO 50001
What is the purpose of feedback and correction in quality control (QC)?
Only to detect defects
To take corrective and preventive action, including process adjustments, equipment recalibration, or operator retraining
To ignore defects
To delay corrective actions
How does QC support efficiency?
By ignoring non-conforming products
By identifying non-conforming products early and implementing corrective actions before defects escalate
By delaying corrective actions
By not tracking issues
QC at the material-receiving stage involves verifying which of the following?
Dimensions, composition, and condition of incoming goods
Price of goods
Delivery time
Packaging style
By rejecting poor-quality materials early, manufacturers can avoid costly downstream rework, prevent production stoppages, and hold suppliers accountable.
True
False
What is the main difference between non-destructive testing (NDT) and destructive testing?
NDT damages the sample, destructive testing does not
NDT ensures product integrity without damaging the sample, destructive testing involves damaging the sample
Both NDT and destructive testing damage the sample
NDT is only used for metals
Which of the following is an example of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)?
Tensile testing of steel bars
Ultrasonic testing to detect hidden cracks in turbine blades
Melting a sample to check purity
Cutting a product in half to inspect inside
What is a cost-saving benefit of quality control?
Prevents expensive recalls, warranty claims, and legal disputes.
Increases the cost of production significantly.
Reduces the need for employee training.
Encourages frequent product redesigns.
What does regulatory compliance ensure in quality control?
Ensures products meet industry standards (ISO, CE marking, FDA approval).
Guarantees products are always the cheapest on the market.
Ensures products are delivered ahead of schedule.
Guarantees products are made only from local materials.
Why must QC integrate with wider frameworks such as Lean Manufacturing and Total Quality Management (TQM)?
To be effective, QC must work in tandem with these frameworks.
Because QC alone is sufficient for all quality issues.
To reduce the need for employee training.
To eliminate the use of any other quality tools.
By detecting and eliminating defects, QC enhances efficiency by reducing waste, lowering costs, and improving ________ satisfaction.
customer
employee
supplier
manager
