An In-Control, Centered Process That Follows a Normal Distribution Has $C _ { p }$

question 73

Multiple Choice

An in-control, centered process that follows a normal distribution has a $C _ { p }$ of 3.0. How many standard deviations away from the process mean is the upper specification limit?

• A) 9
• B) 3
• C) 18
• D) 6

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