ASQ ASQ-CQE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ASQ ASQ-CQE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 241:

  Based on the FMEA results below, which of the following items should be prioritized first? Severity RatingOccurrence RatingDetection Rating

  Failure Mode 11058 Failure Mode 2796 Failure Mode 31059 Failure Mode 4699

  A. Failure Mode 1
  B. Failure Mode 2
  C. Failure Mode 3
  D. Failure Mode 4
  C. Failure Mode 3

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  Explanation

  FMEA prioritizes failure modes based on their Risk Priority Number (RPN), calculated as Severity x Occurrence x Detection.

  Calculating RPN for each failure mode:

  Failure Mode 1: 10 x 5 x 8 = 400

  Failure Mode 2: 7 x 9 x 6 = 378 Failure Mode 3: 10 x 5 x 9 = 450 Failure Mode 4: 6 x 9 x 9 = 486

  Failure Mode 3 has the highest RPN of 450, indicating it should be prioritized first for mitigation efforts.

  References: FMEA guidelines, such as those from the AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group), recommend addressing the highest RPN values first to reduce risk.

• Question 242:

  A pre-award evaluation of a supplier's quality system capability should NOT include consideration of

  A. The supplier's product-quality history.
  B. The supplier's geographical location.
  C. The supplier's implementation of quality manual procedures.
  D. The supplier's skills in quality control techniques.
  B. The supplier's geographical location.

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  Explanation

• Question 243:

  Which of the following symbols represents process performance index?

  A. CP
  B. Cpk
  C. ppk
  D. P
  C. ppk

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  Explanation

  The process performance index (Ppk) measures the performance of a process relative to the specification limits, accounting for the mean and variability of the process. It is an indicator of how well the process can produce output within the specification limits.

• Question 244:

  Which of the following test methods is considered destructive?

  A. Radiography-
  B. Acoustic emission
  C. Corrosion
  D. Magnetic particle
  C. Corrosion

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  Explanation

  Destructive test methods are those that cause damage or permanent alteration to the specimen being tested.

  Radiography:

  Non-destructive method using X-rays or gamma rays to view the internal structure.

  Acoustic Emission:

  Non-destructive technique detecting transient elastic waves produced by a sudden redistribution of stress.

  Corrosion:

  Destructive process where materials are degraded due to chemical reactions with their environment.

  Magnetic Particle:

  Non-destructive method using magnetic fields to detect surface and near-surface discontinuities.

  Corrosion testing inherently destroys or alters the material being tested, categorizing it as a destructive method.

  References: Materials testing standards and non-destructive testing (NDT) handbooks.

• Question 245:

  Of the problem solving categories below, what is the usual sequence?

  1.Select a problem needing improvement.

  2.Collect data.

  3.Implement the solution.

  4.Determine if project is appropriate.

  5.Study current procedures.

  6.Determine candidates for data collection.

  7.Analyze data.

  8.Solve the problem.

  A. 1, 4, 5, 6, 3, 8, 2, 7
  B. 1, 5, 4, 6, 2, 7, 8, 3
  C. 1, 5, 6, 2, 4, 8, 7, 3
  D. 4, 1, 5, 6, 2, 7, 8, 3
  B. 1, 5, 4, 6, 2, 7, 8, 3

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  Explanation

• Question 246:

  In the failure rate model shown below, which one of the sections represents the period when catastrophic failures are likely to occur?

  

  A. A
  B. B
  C. C
  D. All sections can experience catastrophic failure.
  D. All sections can experience catastrophic failure.

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  Explanation

• Question 247:

  The critical value of the t-distribution is

  A. Always greater than the critical value of the normal distribution.
  B. Always less than the critical value of the normal distribution.
  C. Not related to the critical value of the normal distribution.
  D. Approaches the critical value of the normal distribution as the degrees of freedom increase.
  D. Approaches the critical value of the normal distribution as the degrees of freedom increase.

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  Explanation

• Question 248:

  Refer to the following FMEA table. The columns labeled S. O. and

  D. refer to ratings of severity, occurrence, and detection, respectively.

  

  Which potential failure mode is most likely to be seen by a customer?

  A. No solder
  B. Too much solder
  C. Location of solder
  D. Stringing solder
  A. No solder

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  Explanation

  In the provided FMEA table, the potential failure mode "No solder" has the highest severity rating (S = 9), making it the most critical failure that could affect the customer by causing an open circuit. Higher severity indicates a more significant impact on the customer, thus making it the most likely to be seen by the customer.

• Question 249:

  Which of the following elements describes the combination of the severity and probability of occurrence of harm?

  A. Failure mode
  B. Hazard
  C. Risk
  D. Detection
  C. Risk

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  Explanation

  Risk describes the combination of the severity and probability of occurrence of harm. In the context of quality management, risk assessment involves evaluating both how severe the potential harm could be and the likelihood of it occurring, to

  manage and mitigate potential failures effectively.

  References:

  Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) by ASQ Quality Press.

  ISO 31000: Risk Management Guidelines.

• Question 250:

  An increase in the overall length of a recently qualified metal component has been observed and the quality engineer suspects that the storage temperature could be a factor that has affected the overall length. Which of the following tools could be used to assess this relationship?

  A. Affinity diagram
  B. Scatter diagram
  C. Histogram
  D. Cause and effect diagram
  B. Scatter diagram

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  Explanation

  A scatter diagram is used to assess the relationship between two variables. In this case, it can be used to analyze the relationship between storage temperature and the overall length of the metalcomponent. A scatter diagram helps in visualizing any correlation between the two variables.

  "The Quality Toolbox" by Nancy R. Tague, which provides descriptions and uses for various quality tools including scatter diagrams.