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What is the primary purpose of a control chart?
What is the primary purpose of a control chart?
- To analyze patterns of process variation
- To predict the expected range of outcomes
- To determine if a process is stable or out of control
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an element of a control chart?
Which of the following is NOT an element of a control chart?
- Lower Control Limit (LCL)
- Standard Deviation Line (correct)
- Center Line (CL)
- Upper Control Limit (UCL)
When is it appropriate to use a histogram?
When is it appropriate to use a histogram?
- When analyzing whether a process can meet customer requirements
- When determining if the outputs of two processes are different
- When communicating the distribution of data quickly and easily
- All of the above (correct)
What does the x-axis of a histogram represent?
What does the x-axis of a histogram represent?
When should a control chart be used?
When should a control chart be used?
What is the primary difference between a control chart and a histogram?
What is the primary difference between a control chart and a histogram?
What is the primary purpose of a cause-and-effect diagram?
What is the primary purpose of a cause-and-effect diagram?
Who is credited as the creator of the cause-and-effect diagram?
Who is credited as the creator of the cause-and-effect diagram?
What is the recommended angle for the lines connecting the major causes to the central spine in a cause-and-effect diagram?
What is the recommended angle for the lines connecting the major causes to the central spine in a cause-and-effect diagram?
Which tool is described as a structured, prepared form for collecting and analyzing data?
Which tool is described as a structured, prepared form for collecting and analyzing data?
When is it appropriate to use a cause-and-effect diagram?
When is it appropriate to use a cause-and-effect diagram?
What is the term used to refer to the subsidiary causes in a cause-and-effect diagram?
What is the term used to refer to the subsidiary causes in a cause-and-effect diagram?
