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Which term in the APICS Dictionary, 16th edition, has multiple definitions due to the different interpretations of the words 'assurance' and 'control'?
Which term in the APICS Dictionary, 16th edition, has multiple definitions due to the different interpretations of the words 'assurance' and 'control'?
- Planned and systematic activities
- Quality control
- Quality assurance (correct)
- Operational techniques and activities
What does the term 'assurance' mean in the context of quality assurance/control?
What does the term 'assurance' mean in the context of quality assurance/control?
- The act of giving confidence
- The state of being certain
- The act of making certain
- All of the above (correct)
What does the term 'control' mean in the context of quality assurance/control?
What does the term 'control' mean in the context of quality assurance/control?
- An evaluation to indicate needed corrective responses
- The act of guiding
- The state of a process in which the variability is attributable to a constant system of chance causes
- All of the above (correct)
Which one of the following is a definition of quality assurance according to the APICS Dictionary, 16th edition?
Which one of the following is a definition of quality assurance according to the APICS Dictionary, 16th edition?
Which one of the following is a definition of quality control according to the APICS Dictionary, 16th edition?
Which one of the following is a definition of quality control according to the APICS Dictionary, 16th edition?
What is one way quality control can be managed?
What is one way quality control can be managed?
What is the relationship between quality control and manufacturing planning and control?
What is the relationship between quality control and manufacturing planning and control?
What is one benefit of using data in quality control processes?
What is one benefit of using data in quality control processes?
What is the main purpose of validating process outputs in quality control?
What is the main purpose of validating process outputs in quality control?
