Certified Quality Auditor

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Question 1 of 100

A root cause of a nonconformance is defined as a problem that

is discovered by conducting designed experiments

is established through the use of fishbone diagrams

must be reviewed by the material review board

must be corrected in order to prevent a recurrence

Correct Answer: D

Question 2 of 100

Which of the following conclusions can be made by an auditor who observes that statistical process control (SPC) charts posted near operator workstations are done correctly and are regularly completed throughout the plant?

Commitment of management to quality is strong

Processes are being improved continually

Shop floor staff have been fully trained

SPC charts are available

Correct Answer: D

Question 3 of 100

When is it acceptable to grant an extension of the time frame for a corrective action?

When the auditor cannot perform the follow-up audit as scheduled

When the auditee determines that the proposed corrective action is not cost-effective

When the corrective action plan requires more time than originally anticipated

When there has been a change in operators who perform the task

Correct Answer: C

Question 4 of 100

The fraction of nonconforming products is plotted on which of the following types of control charts?

p chart

u chart

np chart

c chart

Correct Answer: A

Question 5 of 100

Auditors can use flowcharts in their work in order to

analyze the causal factors of process dispersion

understand the overall process or system being audited

distinguish variations in a process over time

determine process capability and uniformity

Correct Answer: B