ASQ Exam CQE Topic 6 Question 111 Discussion

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Question #: 111
Topic #: 6

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Short-run SPC should be used in which of the following situations?

AThe coded data being used do not show significant shifts in the process.

BRegular SPC charts show the process to be out of control.

CMany different parts are made in small lots.

DThe number of charts currently used needs to be increased to control the process better.

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Suggested Answer: C

Short-run Statistical Process Control (SPC) is particularly useful in situations where many different parts are made in small lots. This is because traditional SPC methods may not be effective when production runs are short and the volume of data for individual parts is limited. Short-run SPC techniques allow for effective monitoring and control of processes that produce a variety of parts in small quantities by standardizing and coding data to detect shifts and trends over multiple short runs. Reference:

Montgomery, D. C. (2009). Introduction to Statistical Quality Control.

ASQ Quality Press: The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook.

by Tamie at May 04, 2025, 10:52 AM

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Fletcher

4 days ago

I think short-run SPC is not necessary if the coded data being used do not show significant shifts in the process. Regular SPC charts should suffice in that case.

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Adelina

5 days ago

I believe short-run SPC should also be used when many different parts are made in small lots. It helps in monitoring each batch effectively.

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Gladys

12 days ago

I agree with Daisy. It's important to switch to short-run SPC in such situations to quickly identify and address any issues.

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Elden

15 days ago

This question is making my head spin. Maybe I should have just stuck to my day job of juggling chainsaws. Seems a lot safer than this SPC business!

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Brynn

5 days ago

A) The coded data being used do not show significant shifts in the process.

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Carmela

23 days ago

Hold up, this is a trick question! The real answer is A - if the data doesn't show significant shifts, then short-run SPC is the way to go.

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Mozell

12 days ago

B) Regular SPC charts show the process to be out of control.

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Truman

16 days ago

A) The coded data being used do not show significant shifts in the process.

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Raul

1 months ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. Wouldn't regular SPC charts showing the process as out of control be the trigger to use short-run SPC? That's what option B seems to be saying.

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Holley

23 hours ago

User 2: But option A also makes sense, if the coded data doesn't show significant shifts, short-run SPC could be used.

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Carmen

5 days ago

User 1: I think option B is correct, regular SPC charts showing the process out of control is a trigger for short-run SPC.

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Daisy

2 months ago

I think short-run SPC should be used when regular SPC charts show the process to be out of control.

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Abraham

2 months ago

I think option C is the way to go. Small lots and lots of different parts definitely call for short-run SPC.

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Jamal

15 days ago

I believe option B is important too, especially if the regular SPC charts show the process is out of control.

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Bettina

24 days ago

I think option A could also be a good choice if there are no significant shifts in the process.

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Aleisha

1 months ago

I agree, option C makes sense for short-run SPC.

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