ASQ ASQ-CQE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ASQ ASQ-CQE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 171:

  Which of the following tools can be used to classify or determine a safety quality characteristic?

  A. An inspection plan
  B. A criticality analysis
  C. Standard work instructions
  D. A control chan
  B. A criticality analysis

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  Explanation

  A criticality analysis is used to classify or determine the safety and quality characteristics of a product or process. This analysis evaluates the severity, occurrence, and detection of potential failures, helping to prioritize issues that could

  significantly impact safety and quality.

  References:

  Stamatis, D.H. (2003). Failure Mode and Effect Analysis: FMEA from Theory to Execution. ASQ Quality Press.

  IEC 60812:2018. (2018). Analysis techniques for system reliability ?Procedure for failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).

• Question 172:

  Typically, a product that exhibits a constant failure rate follows what type of distribution for thefailure rate?

  A. Lognormal
  B. Poisson
  C. Exponential
  D. Binomial
  C. Exponential

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  Explanation

  A product that exhibits a constant failure rate typically follows an exponential distribution for the failure rate. The exponential distribution is often used to model the time between failures in systems with a constant hazard rate, meaning the

  failure rate does not change over time.

  References:

  Reliability Engineering by Elsayed A. Elsayed.

  ASQ Quality Press: The Certified Reliability Engineer Handbook.

• Question 173:

  Which of the following is NOT considered a prevention cost?

  A. Writing operating procedures.
  B. Training.
  C. Data acquisition and analysis.
  D. Calibrating test equipment.
  D. Calibrating test equipment.

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  Explanation

• Question 174:

  Four ingredients are blended to make a final product. Using the data below, what is the expected weight and variation of the final product?

  Ingredient A 70 ± 3.00 grams Ingredient B 20 ± 1.73 grams Ingredient C 15 ± 1.73 grams Ingredient D 10 ±- 1.00 grams

  A. 115 ± 7.46 grams
  B. 115 ± 5.73 grams
  C. 115 ± 4.00 grams
  D. 115 ± 3.61 grams
  C. 115 ± 4.00 grams

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  Explanation

• Question 175:

  For a normal distribution, what is the value of k when li保g contains 75% of the observations?

  A. 0.68
  B. 1.04
  C. 1.15
  D. 1.28
  D. 1.28

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  Explanation

  For a normal distribution, the value of kkk that corresponds to the central 75% of the observations can be found using standard normal distribution properties.

  Normal Distribution:

  The total area under the normal curve is 1 (or 100%).

  Central 75%:

  This means the middle 75% of the distribution is within a range of \pm k standard deviations from the mean.

  The remaining 25% is split equally on both tails, so each tail has 12.5%.

  Z-Scores:

  The Z-score for 87.5% cumulative probability (100% - 12.5%) corresponds to the value of kkk.

  Looking up the Z-score in standard normal distribution tables or using statistical software, we find Z1.28Z \approx 1.28Z1.28.

  References: Statistical tables for normal distribution and probability theory texts.

• Question 176:

  During a daily production meeting, the materials manager discusses a priority shipment that is being delayed due to material being placed on hold from a nonconformance. The process engineer was present when the material was placed on hold and states that the nonconformance will not impact fit. form or function. The manufacturing manager shares that per the ISO standard, the risk should be accepted and the product should be shipped. Which action would be most appropriate for the quality engineer to take first?

  A. Commit to initiating a deviation and allow the material to ship but complete a corrective action
  B. Commit to completing a corrective action but insist that the material be scrapped since it is nonconforming
  C. Commit to expediting the review and disposition of the nonconforming material with the MRB
  D. Commit to getting approval from the quality manager to allow the material to ship
  C. Commit to expediting the review and disposition of the nonconforming material with the MRB

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  Explanation

  In this scenario, the most appropriate action for the quality engineer is to expedite the review and disposition of the nonconforming material with the Material Review Board (MRB). This approach ensures that the nonconformance is assessed

  quickly by a team of experts, leading to an informed decision on whether the material can be used or needs further action. This aligns with ISO 9001:2015 requirements for handling nonconforming outputs and ensures that decisions are made

  based on a thorough review process.

  ISO 9001:2015 - Quality management systems -- Requirements, specifically the clauses dealing with nonconforming product management.

• Question 177:

  The Malcolm Baldrige framework evaluates an organization's

  A. approach and results
  B. approach to quality and participation
  C. documentation and records
  D. organizational structure and communication
  A. approach and results

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  Explanation

  The Malcolm Baldrige framework evaluates an organization's approach and results. It assesses how the organization approaches various aspects of quality and performance management and the results achieved through these approaches. This comprehensive evaluation helps organizations understand their strengths and areas for improvement.

  "The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Criteria for Performance Excellence," which outlines the evaluation criteria focusing on approach and results.

• Question 178:

  The equation below represents the:

  

  A. Lognormal probability density function.
  B. Normal probability density function.
  C. Exponential probability density function.
  D. None of the above.
  D. None of the above.

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  Explanation

• Question 179:

  An audit will be viewed as a constructive service to the function which is audited when it

  A. Is conducted by nontechnical auditors.
  B. Proposes corrective action for each item uncovered.
  C. Furnishes enough detailed facts so the necessary action can be determined.
  D. Is general enough to permit managerial intervention.
  C. Furnishes enough detailed facts so the necessary action can be determined.

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  Explanation

• Question 180:

  Registration to the ISO 9001 standard requires which of the following types of audit?

  A. Process
  B. Product
  C. Second-party
  D. Third-party'
  D. Third-party'

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  Explanation

  Registration to ISO 9001 requires a third-party audit conducted by an accredited certification body.

  Third-party audits are independent assessments to verify compliance with the ISO 9001 standard.

  These audits ensure that the quality management system meets the requirements and is effectively implemented.

  References: ISO 9001 guidelines and certification processes, as detailed in the "ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems ?Requirement"; document.