Ken Is a Production Operator Who Plots a Sample of the Product

question 21

Multiple Choice

Ken is a production operator who plots a sample of the product and finds that it is outside the upper or lower specification limits on the control chart. What should he do?

• A) Continue with production and analyze why the problem might be occurring
• B) Do nothing; wait to see if the next sample is within the control limits
• C) Tell co-workers "the sky is falling!"
• D) Correct the problem (e.g., people, equipment, materials, or work methods)
• E) Shut down the machine and have a manager investigate the problem

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