ASQ Exam CQA Topic 8 Question 77 Discussion

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Question #: 77
Topic #: 8

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An auditor is performing an audit of a drilling machine that produces 100 pieces a day and that is showing improved quality. Which of the following rules should be used for determining the proper sample size for a fixed level of confidence?

AThe moving average should be calculated.

BThe sample size should be decreased as the quality improves.

CThe AQL of the raw material should be used.

DA 10% sample size should be used, regardless of the change in quality.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Leota at Nov 24, 2023, 10:54 PM

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Maynard

2 months ago

Wait, we're auditing a drilling machine that produces 100 pieces a day? I guess they're really drilling down into the details here!

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Leota

7 days ago

D: A 10% sample size should be used, regardless of the change in quality.

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Freeman

1 months ago

C: The AQL of the raw material should be used.

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Jospeh

2 months ago

B: The sample size should be decreased as the quality improves.

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Avery

2 months ago

A: The moving average should be calculated.

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Jina

2 months ago

This is a tough one, but I'm going with A. Calculating the moving average seems like the best way to determine the proper sample size.

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King

27 days ago

I disagree, I believe D is the best choice. Using a fixed 10% sample size regardless of quality change is more reliable.

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Annice

27 days ago

I think B is the correct option. As quality improves, the sample size should be decreased.

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Ezekiel

1 months ago

I disagree, I believe D is the best option. Using a 10% sample size regardless of quality change is more reliable.

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Curtis

1 months ago

I think B is the correct answer. As quality improves, the sample size should be decreased.

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Eric

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm leaning towards C. Using the AQL of the raw material seems like a logical approach to determine the sample size.

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Rosenda

2 months ago

I think we should consider the AQL of the raw material for determining the sample size.

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Nathan

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think D might be the right answer. A 10% sample size seems like a safe bet regardless of quality changes.

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Benedict

24 days ago

That makes sense. It's important to adjust the sample size based on the quality of the product being audited.

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Kerry

1 months ago

Maybe the sample size should be decreased as the quality improves, so we can ensure accuracy.

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Stevie

1 months ago

But what if the quality has improved significantly? Would a 10% sample size still be appropriate?

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Launa

1 months ago

I think D might be the right answer. A 10% sample size seems like a safe bet regardless of quality changes.

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Iluminada

2 months ago

I think B is the correct answer. As quality improves, the sample size should be decreased to save time and resources.

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Francesco

3 months ago

I disagree, I believe the sample size should be decreased as the quality improves.

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Annelle

3 months ago

I think we should use the moving average to determine the sample size.

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