If a Process Has a Process Capability Index Value (C_p)of

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a process has a process capability index value (C_p) of less than 1,it means that:

• A) a significant percentage of output will not conform to the design specifications.
• B) both the lower and upper specification limits are met.
• C) the observed variation is the same as the design specification width.
• D) the process is very capable of meeting the upper specification limit.

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