Which of the Following Describes the Purpose of Statistical Process

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the purpose of statistical process control (defect-prevention) ?

• A) A consumer buys a TV and plugs it in.It doesn't work and she returns it.
• B) A soft drink company samples its product at 25 retail establishments to determine if the canner's mixture meets the soft drink company's standard.
• C) The Army purchases hammers and tests 10 of them before accepting the entire shipment.
• D) Computer chips received by a computer maker are sampled before the shipment is accepted or rejected.
• E) The manufacturer of pocket knifes samples its process at three stages before allowing the pocket knives to be assembled.

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Definitions:

Eating Disorders

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Weight Set Point

The weight level that a person is predisposed to maintain, controlled in part by the hypothalamus.

Prevention

Actions or strategies aimed at stopping something undesirable, such as disease or adverse conditions, from happening.

Eating Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits that negatively affect a person's health and well-being.