CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-P03-1 Topic 4 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-P03-1 exam

Question #: 19
Topic #: 4

M, a manufacturing company, has had some problems with defects in one of the main productsitproduces. This product has been made by the company for many years and is very profitable. Last monthithad over 300 defects reported by customers which is more than 15% of products sold. This is a reputation risk for M and is also affecting profitability.

Which of the following controls could M introduce to reduce defects and also increase profitability?

AM could increase the number of quality control staff.

BM could introduce a procedure where quality control staff sign a form at the end of each dayto say they have examined 1 in 10 products for defects and they are satisfied with the quality.

CThe production director could examine one in every 10 products and sign a form to say they are satisfactory.

DM could service machinery at least once a month as recommended by the machinery supplier.

EM could check all employees qualifications to ensure they are qualified for their jobs.

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: A, B, D

by Mitsue at Nov 19, 2022, 04:27 AM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium CIMAPRA19-P03-1 Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

Submit Cancel

Robt

12 days ago

But what about option D? Servicing machinery could also reduce defects.

upvoted 0 times

...

Zona

15 days ago

I agree with Delfina, more staff could catch defects earlier.

upvoted 0 times

...

Delfina

22 days ago

I think option A could help by having more quality control staff.

upvoted 0 times

...