PAE Test 3 02/20/25

What is process control?

• A. A method of controlling financial transactions

• B. A method of quality control that monitors and controls a process

• C. A tool for designing blueprints

• D. A system for employee management

What is the primary goal of process control?

• To increase waste and costs

• To ensure efficient operations and produce high-quality products

• To eliminate the need for supervision

• To slow down production

How does process control improve product quality?

• By randomly changing production parameters

• By monitoring and adjusting process variables to maintain specifications

• By removing human involvement

• By increasing product costs

What is one major benefit of process control?

• Increased process variability

• More product defects

• Reduced waste and higher efficiency

• Decreased production speed

Which industry commonly uses process control techniques?

• Manufacturing

• Healthcare

• Engineering

• All of the above

What is the purpose of control charts in process control?

• To track the financial performance of a company

• To visually monitor process stability and variations

• To store employee information

• To create advertisements

What is a common cause variation in process control?

• A. A variation due to external, unexpected factors

• B. A variation that is natural to the process and expected

What does a special cause variation indicate in a process?

• A. A normal and expected variation

• B. A random and unpredictable variation requiring investigation

• C. A sign of consistent quality

• D. An intentional process improvement

What happens when a special cause variation is detected?

• The process should continue without changes

• The variation is ignored

• The cause must be identified and corrected

• The control chart is discarded

What is an out-of-control process?

• A process with no variations

• A process that operates normally

• A process with special cause variations that require adjustments

• A process with fewer defects than expected