The Specification for the Cut Length of a Board Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

The specification for the cut length of a board is 12 inches ± .5 inches. A sample of boards showed an average length of 11.8 inches and a standard deviation of .1 inches. The Cpk for this process is:

• A) 7
• B) 3
• C) 2.33
• D) 1
• E) .42

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Definitions:

Production Possibility Frontiers

A curve depicting all maximum output possibilities for two goods, given a set of inputs consisting of resources and other factors.

Constant

An unchanging or fixed condition in an equation or experiment, serving as a benchmark or point of reference.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual or group to carry out a particular economic activity (like producing a specific good or service) more efficiently than another activity.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of opting for one alternative over another, represented by the foregone benefits of the option not chosen.