Question: 7 The Pareto chart ______. a is based on the Alfredo principle b states that 20% of quality problems stem from 80% of causes c

7 The Pareto chart ______.
a is based on the Alfredo principle
b states that 20% of quality problems stem from 80% of causes
c shows bars arranged in decreasing height from left to right
d shows bars in different colors based on the value they represent
8 Common cause variations ______.
a are the result of random natural differences
b are so called because they occur frequently
c occur only occasionally under special circumstances
d are the result of government interference in business
9 In taking a sample, the quality control manager needs to ensure ______.
a that the sample is representative of the population
b that each observation in the sample is collected from a different process
c that the population is representative of the sample
d that government regulations governing sampling are followed
10 Which of the following types of charts can only classify an item as defective or nondefective?
a p-charts
b c-charts
c mean-charts
d range charts
11 What is the goal of strategic capacity planning?
a to prevent a shortage of finished products
b to minimize the gap between the capacity available in the system and the capacity that is required to meet demand
c to minimize the inventory of finished products
d to maximize product availability
12 In capacity planning, working overtime is ______.
a an example of long-term capacity planning
b a medium-term decision
c not ethically permissible
d against government regulations
13 A work center is ______.
a a part of a production facility where all activities related to particular phase of the production process (such as assembly, milling, grinding, etc.) are performed.
b where repetitive activities related to production are performed
c the location within a production facility where high-skilled workers complete a specific task in production
d the central area in a production facility for planning work requirements
14 A bottleneck ______.
a requires major investment to resolve
b is usually a long-term issue
c is a limit or constraint on the workflow in an operation
d cannot be eliminated in a short span of time

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