Which of the Following Statements About Quality Costs Is True

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about quality costs is true?

• A) Even in theory, external failure costs can never be reduced to zero.
• B) The less a company spends on prevention costs, the less they will have to spend on internal failure costs in the future.
• C) If a company produces and sells a defective product, external failure costs are likely to exceed all the other types of quality costs.
• D) A low level of internal failure costs usually indicates that more attention needs to be paid to prevention and appraisal costs.

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Definitions:

Construction Practices

Methods and processes used in the planning, design, and execution of building projects to ensure safety, efficiency, and durability.

Death Tolls

The total number of deaths resulting from a particular cause, such as a natural disaster, war, or disease.

Earthquakes

Natural seismic events caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, leading to ground shaking.

Structural Collapse

Structural collapse refers to the sudden failure of a building or geological feature due to a loss of structural integrity.