Which One of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Common cause of variation are those factors that can be identified as commonly occurring at a particular process.
• B) Assignable causes of variation are purely random factors that can be assigned to a particular process.
• C) SPC and TQM are one and the same thing.
• D) Nothing can be done to completely eliminate variation in process output.

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

The extra expense associated with the production of an additional unit of a product or service.

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the per unit cost of production.

Signaling Mechanism

A method or action taken to convey information or intentions between parties, often used in economics and biology to indicate quality or status.

Screening Mechanism

A process or method used by entities to filter or select suitable candidates or options based on specific criteria.