MAN 4504 CH 7-9 QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE 2026
In a process for which we have to use discrete probabilities to describe whether an
activity was carried out correctly or not, which of the following statements determines
the defect probability of the entire process? - Answers This really depends on the
process, because it is possible that one process is more robust than the other
What is the difference between p-charts and attribute-based control charts? - Answers
They are one and the same thing
A control chart is used to identify the _ in a process . - Answers assignable causes of
variation
An x chart has _ on the x-axis and _ on the y-axis . - Answers time periods at which
samples are taken, sample means
The Pareto principle states that_________ of the problems can be traced back to
____________ of the root causes. - Answers 80%, 20%
Which of the following is NOT a setup activity? - Answers Sewing buttons on a shirt
at an apparel factory.
What does x bar stand for? - Answers average of the sample
A component is assembled in a four-step process. The probability of making a defect
in step 1 is 10%; in step 2, 20%; in step 3, 8%; and in step 4, 5%. What is the
probability that the component will be defective? - Answers 37.1%
The "Five Whys " tool helps to uncover the _ as opposed to the _ of a problem. -
Answers Root causes, symptoms
In a pull system, an information flow of external demand is moving ___________ and
the physical flow of the flow units is moving ____________. - Answers upstream,
downstream
A machine makes three different components used in a gyroscope. Call these
components A, B, and C. The following repeating schedule is used to make
components: make 100 units of A, make 50 units of B, and then make 200 units of C.
How many components are made in the production cycle? - Answers 350
C&A Furniture uses a machine to make one table top and four table legs to assemble
into a table. The machine takes 5 minutes to set up for the tops and 10 minutes to
switch from tops to legsEach top takes 1 minute to make. Each leg takes 0.5 minute to
UPDATE 2026
In a process for which we have to use discrete probabilities to describe whether an
activity was carried out correctly or not, which of the following statements determines
the defect probability of the entire process? - Answers This really depends on the
process, because it is possible that one process is more robust than the other
What is the difference between p-charts and attribute-based control charts? - Answers
They are one and the same thing
A control chart is used to identify the _ in a process . - Answers assignable causes of
variation
An x chart has _ on the x-axis and _ on the y-axis . - Answers time periods at which
samples are taken, sample means
The Pareto principle states that_________ of the problems can be traced back to
____________ of the root causes. - Answers 80%, 20%
Which of the following is NOT a setup activity? - Answers Sewing buttons on a shirt
at an apparel factory.
What does x bar stand for? - Answers average of the sample
A component is assembled in a four-step process. The probability of making a defect
in step 1 is 10%; in step 2, 20%; in step 3, 8%; and in step 4, 5%. What is the
probability that the component will be defective? - Answers 37.1%
The "Five Whys " tool helps to uncover the _ as opposed to the _ of a problem. -
Answers Root causes, symptoms
In a pull system, an information flow of external demand is moving ___________ and
the physical flow of the flow units is moving ____________. - Answers upstream,
downstream
A machine makes three different components used in a gyroscope. Call these
components A, B, and C. The following repeating schedule is used to make
components: make 100 units of A, make 50 units of B, and then make 200 units of C.
How many components are made in the production cycle? - Answers 350
C&A Furniture uses a machine to make one table top and four table legs to assemble
into a table. The machine takes 5 minutes to set up for the tops and 10 minutes to
switch from tops to legsEach top takes 1 minute to make. Each leg takes 0.5 minute to
