36. During variable control charting a trend of four consecutive points is noted on both the average and range charts. The average chart is increasing and the range chart is decreasing. One may make which of the following conclusions? O The nominal measurement is increasing O The variability is decreasing Of The process is improving 00 No conclusions may be made yet 37. A p-chart has been plotted for some time. Recently, steps have been made to substantially improve the process. One would not be surprised to find that OA The chart demonstrates more out of control conditions OB The chart must be converted into a variable chart Oc A larger sample size must be taken OD The chart requires the samples to be taken more frequently than in the past 38. "A structured qualitative analysis of a system to identify potential system failure modes, their causes, and the effects on the system operation associated with the failure mode occurrence" describes which of the following? A. FMECA B. FMEA C. QFD D. FTA 39. The reduction or elimination of defects in manufacturing through simple mechanical means or methods is described as: A Six Sigma B. Poka-Yoke C. Kaizen D. Kanban