Which of the following is not an important element of a gage calibration program?
A) Systematic follow-up on scheduled calibrations.
B) Track individual instruments with unique serial numbers.
C) Ensure use of most advanced measurement technology.
D) Provide trace-ability of standards to NIST (or similar international body). - Answers C) Ensure use of
most advanced measurement technology.
A telephone survey of 100 randomly selected people was conducted to find out whether or not they
thought certain mortgage company practices were unfair. By design the sample did not include anyone
who did not have a telephone. Which of the following factors is the source for this error?
A) Perception
B) Interaction Bias
C) Measurement
D) Operational
E) Sampling - Answers E) Sampling
Which type of sample involves some form of random selection so that every member of the population
has a non-zero chance of being included in the sample?
A) Judgment sample
B) Volunteer sample
C) Zero-bias sample
D) Probability sample
E) Convenience sample - Answers D) Probability sample
Three employees at a garment factory were picked at random to participate in an MSA study. The
standard to be evaluated was whether or not a particular garment was 'up-to-the-standard'. Review the
'Each appraiser vs. standard' graph shown in the link and answer the question below: Click here
What is the correct interpretation of the graph?
A) The percent agreement among the three appraisers is too low - less than 70%. Retraining is required.