Ladder Manufacturing Specifies the Quality Characteristic of One of Its

question 10

Multiple Choice

Ladder Manufacturing specifies the quality characteristic of one of its popular products to be 0.400" ± 0.010. An analysis of company records for the last two years suggests that the average cost for warranty repair or replacement is $100.00 per unit. The customer service manager believes that the product is likely to fail during the warranty period when the quality characteristic exceeds on either side of the target of 0.400, by the tolerance of 0.010.

What is the amount of the estimated loss, L(x) , using a Taguchi Quality Loss Function (QLF) , when the actual quality characteristic, x, is 0.405? (Round final answer to nearest dollar.)

• A) $25.
• B) $5,000.
• C) $10,000.
• D) $400,000.
• E) $405,000.

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Definitions:

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue consisting of a single layer of flat, scale-like cells, involved in functions like diffusion and filtration in various organs.

Brachiocephalic Vein

A major vein formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins that carries deoxygenated blood to the heart.

Internal Iliac Vein

A vein that drains blood from the pelvis and lower limbs back towards the heart, merging with the external iliac vein to form the common iliac vein.

Femoral Vein

A major blood vessel in the thigh that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower limb back to the heart.