ASQ ASQ-CQE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ASQ ASQ-CQE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 121:

  An experiment with two factors, in which all levels of one variable are run at each level of the second variable, is called a

  A. One-way experiment.
  B. Latin square experiment.
  C. Factorial experiment.
  D. Fractional factorial experiment.
  C. Factorial experiment.

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  Explanation

• Question 122:

  In reliability testing, operating an item in order to stabilize its characteristics is known as

  A. burn-in
  B. infant mortality
  C. debugging
  D. derating
  A. burn-in

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  Explanation

  In reliability testing, operating an item to stabilize its characteristics is known as burn-in. This process helps in identifying and eliminating early-life failures by running the equipment for a specified period under controlled conditions, thus ensuring more reliable performance in actual use.

• Question 123:

  Which of the following criteria must be considered when a classification of defects system is established?

  A. The current cost of quality system
  B. The financial impact of the defects
  C. Tightness of tolerance as an indication of failure
  D. The relative seriousness of the defects
  D. The relative seriousness of the defects

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  Explanation

  When establishing a system for the classification of defects, it is crucial to consider the relative seriousness of the defects. This involves evaluating the potential impact of each type of defect on the end-user and the product's performance.

  The classification typically divides defects into categories such as critical, major, and minor, based on their severity and potential consequences.

  References:

  "Quality Control Handbook" by J.M. Juran.

  ISO 2859-1:1999, "Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes"

• Question 124:

  Which of the following distributions models events that have 2 possibilities on each trial?

  A. Normal.
  B. Poisson.
  C. Binomial
  D. gamma.
  C. Binomial

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  Explanation

• Question 125:

  Who has primary responsibility for determining the purpose and scope of an audit?

  A. Client
  B. Auditee
  C. Auditor
  D. Audit manager
  A. Client

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  Explanation

  The client, or the party commissioning the audit, has the primary responsibility for defining the purpose and scope of the audit.

  The client sets the objectives, scope, and criteria to ensure the audit meets their specific needs and requirements.

  The audit manager and auditor may assist in refining the scope and purpose but the initial determination lies with the client.

  References: The ASQ "Auditing Handbook" and ISO 19011:2018 guidelines on auditing management systems outline the client's role in defining audit scope and objectives.

• Question 126:

  A process that is in statistical control has the following characteristics.

  X 122 J? = 2! n = 5

  What are the upper and lower control limits for the A'chart of this process?

  A. UCL = 12.72. LCL = 11.68
  B. UCL 13.25.LCL 11.15
  C. UCL = 13.41. LCL = 10.99
  D. UCL - 14.30.LCL 10.10
  C. UCL = 13.41. LCL = 10.99

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  Explanation

• Question 127:

  Quality audits do NOT provide

  A. Answers to quality system deficiencies.
  B. Highlighting of faulty company operations.
  C. An index of quality needs.
  D. An anticipated indication of customer acceptance of the product.
  A. Answers to quality system deficiencies.

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  Explanation

• Question 128:

  If a sample size of 16 yields an average of 12 and standard deviation of 3, estimate the 95% confidence interval for the population (assume a normal distribution).

  

  A. Option A
  B. Option B
  C. Option C
  D. Option D
  A. Option A

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  Explanation

• Question 129:

  A company is developing a machine that has many modules. Each module works as intended, but when placed in the machine the system performs at less than desired levels. System changes have further optimized each module, but overall system optimization has continued to decline. This is an example of:

  A. a feasibility study
  B. a SWOT analysis
  C. a PEST analysis
  D. an unintended consequence
  D. an unintended consequence

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  Explanation

  The situation described is an example of an unintended consequence. Each module functions as intended individually, but when combined, the overall system's performance is suboptimal. This situation often arises when interactions between modules are not fully considered, leading to unforeseen issues that degrade overall system performance.

• Question 130:

  The effectiveness of corrective action can best be assessed by

  A. assuring that the appropriate processing documentation is changed to reflect the action taken
  B. changing the data collection system to capture the results of the corrective action
  C. redefining the applicable inspection, test, or process control requirements
  D. measuring the results of the corrective action
  D. measuring the results of the corrective action

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  Explanation

  The effectiveness of corrective action can best be assessed by measuring the results of the corrective action. This involves evaluating whether the action taken has successfully addressed theroot cause of the problem and has led to a

  measurable improvement in the quality metrics or process performance.

  References:

  ASQ Quality Press: The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook.

  Total Quality Management by Dale

  H. Besterfield.