Which of These Statements About the Zero Defects View of the Total

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the zero defects view of the total cost of quality is BEST?

• A)Failure costs dictate the shape of the total cost curve.
• B)In general,appraisal costs exceed prevention costs.
• C)As the defect rate increases,appraisal costs increase.
• D)As the defect rate increases,prevention costs increase.

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Definitions:

Split-off Point

The stage in a process manufacturing at which various products become separately identifiable and can be handled as distinct items.

Joint Process

A production process in which two or more products are generated simultaneously from the same raw materials or input.

Vertical Integration

The involvement by a company in more than one of the activities in the entire value chain from development through production, distribution, sales, and after-sales service.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.