The Quality Cost of Prevention

question 97

Multiple Choice

The quality cost of prevention:

• A)Includes the cost of detecting poor-quality outputs.
• B)Refers only to zero-defect programs.
• C)Is considered an "upstream" cost.
• D)Is a component of the cost of non-conformance.
• E)Decreases "upstream costs."

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Definitions:

Condom

A barrier device commonly used during sexual intercourse to reduce the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that individuals can control their own fate and the outcomes of their actions.

External Locus of Control

A belief system where individuals perceive their successes or failures to be a result of external factors or forces beyond their control.

Stress

A reaction of the body and mind to demanding or threatening situations, invoking a physiological and psychological response.