Which of the Following Is True of Quality Management During

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of quality management during the age of craftsmanship that existed before the advent of the Industrial Revolution?

• A)Inspection was the primary means of quality control.
• B)Various statistical methods and control charts were being used to identify quality problems in production processes and to ensure consistency of output.
• C)Ensuring quality of the products was the responsibility of the quality departments and not the workers who were directly involved in creating the products.
• D)Quality assurance was informal and efforts were made to ensure that quality was built into products by the people who produced them.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly associated with the production of goods, including costs related to indirect labor, materials, and facility.

Direct Materials Costs

The expense incurred for raw materials that are directly traceable and allocable to a finished product.

Predetermined Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, used to allocate costs or apply charges in various accounting practices.

Direct Labor Cost

The expense of paying workers who physically produce the goods.