Question 1

In the context of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), what does the Availability factor represent?

Options :

A : The proportion of time that the equipment is running effectively without unplanned stops or failures

B : The proportion of time that the equipment is available for production, regardless of its performance

C : The proportion of time that the equipment is running at its designed speed

D : The proportion of good parts produced compared to the total number of parts produced

Answer: A

Question 2

Which of these tools is commonly used to prioritize issues based on frequency?

Options :

A : Scatter Diagram

B : Pareto Chart

C : Histogram

D : Control Chart

Answer: B

Question 3

What is the primary goal of increasing the signal-to-noise ratio in a manufacturing process?

Options :

A : To increase the capacity of the process

B : To reduce the impact of uncontrollable factors on the process output

C : To eliminate waste and reduce variation

D : To maximize the efficiency of the process

Answer: B

Question 4

Which type of audit is performed by an organization on its suppliers or subcontractors to ensure their products or services meet required standards and specifications?

Options :

A : First Party Audit

B : Internal Audit

C : Third Party Audit

D : Second Party Audit

Answer: D

Question 5

In the context of QFD, what is the role of the House of Quality matrix?

Options :

A : To visually display and analyze customer feedback using word clouds

B : To calculate customer satisfaction scores and identify trends

C : To relate customer needs and requirements to product or service features

D : To predict future purchasing behaviour based on past data

Answer: C