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In RCA, what is the purpose of using a timeline?
In RCA, what is the purpose of using a timeline?
- To evaluate employee performance
- To prioritize financial investments
- To track the history of events leading to a problem (correct)
- To generate product specifications
What is the primary purpose of Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?
What is the primary purpose of Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?
- Improve marketing strategies
- Reduce employee training costs
- Identify the true underlying cause of a problem (correct)
- Increase product sales
Which RCA tool is also known as a fishbone diagram?
Which RCA tool is also known as a fishbone diagram?
- Current reality tree
- Interrelationship digraph
- Cause-and-effect diagram (correct)
- Control chart
A Gantt chart is commonly used as a tool in Root Cause Analysis.
A Gantt chart is commonly used as a tool in Root Cause Analysis.
The primary objective of the Kepner-Tregoe process is to brainstorm potential causes without validating them with data.
The primary objective of the Kepner-Tregoe process is to brainstorm potential causes without validating them with data.
What is the final step in the Kepner-Tregoe process?
What is the final step in the Kepner-Tregoe process?
The Risk Priority Number (RPN) is used to prioritize:
The Risk Priority Number (RPN) is used to prioritize:
The 'Five Whys' methodology requires extensive training and resources to implement effectively.
The 'Five Whys' methodology requires extensive training and resources to implement effectively.
The term “Corrective Action” refers to:
The term “Corrective Action” refers to:
The Apollo methodology focuses on identifying causes by asking:
The Apollo methodology focuses on identifying causes by asking:
Using the 'Five Whys' methodology requires asking 10 'why?' questions to effectively identify the root cause of a problem.
Using the 'Five Whys' methodology requires asking 10 'why?' questions to effectively identify the root cause of a problem.
Which of the following is a common RCA methodology?
Which of the following is a common RCA methodology?
A Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CPA) plan is primarily focused on reacting to issues rather than preventing their recurrence.
A Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CPA) plan is primarily focused on reacting to issues rather than preventing their recurrence.
Which of the following is NOT a tool used in Root Cause Analysis?
Which of the following is NOT a tool used in Root Cause Analysis?
An Interrelationship digraph is most suitable for visualizing the cause-and-effect relationships between different factors.
An Interrelationship digraph is most suitable for visualizing the cause-and-effect relationships between different factors.
In the Kepner-Tregoe approach, what is the focus of the first step?
In the Kepner-Tregoe approach, what is the focus of the first step?
The main objective of a Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CPA) plan is to:
The main objective of a Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CPA) plan is to:
Which step is critical in validating the root cause identified in the Apollo methodology?
Which step is critical in validating the root cause identified in the Apollo methodology?
In Root Cause Analysis (RCA), using a timeline helps in forecasting future potential problems.
In Root Cause Analysis (RCA), using a timeline helps in forecasting future potential problems.
The Apollo methodology emphasizes the importance of testing hypotheses with data to validate the identified root cause.
The Apollo methodology emphasizes the importance of testing hypotheses with data to validate the identified root cause.
The main purpose of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is to uncover the symptoms rather than the actual underlying cause of a problem.
The main purpose of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is to uncover the symptoms rather than the actual underlying cause of a problem.
Which tool is most useful for visualizing how different factors influence each other?
Which tool is most useful for visualizing how different factors influence each other?
The Risk Priority Number (RPN) is used to prioritize potential failures solely based on their occurrence.
The Risk Priority Number (RPN) is used to prioritize potential failures solely based on their occurrence.
What is the primary advantage of using the Five Whys methodology?
What is the primary advantage of using the Five Whys methodology?
The “Five Whys” methodology is best described as:
The “Five Whys” methodology is best described as:
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