A Process Troubleshooter Has to Decide Which Problem to Address

question 43

Multiple Choice

A process troubleshooter has to decide which problem to address first with his or her cause-and-effect diagram. The data analysis tool that will help him decide which problem to tackle first is a:

• A) scatter diagram.
• B) check sheet.
• C) flowchart.
• D) Pareto chart.

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Definitions:

Polymers

Large molecules composed of repeated subunits, which can be natural, like DNA, or synthetic, like plastic.

Monomers

The basic building block units of polymers, which can bind chemically to other monomers to form complex structures.

Energy Source

A system or material that provides power for activity and functioning, such as fossil fuels, solar power, or food for biological organisms.

Biological Molecule

Compounds that are vital for the existence and function of living organisms, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.