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APICS Exam CSCP Topic 6 Question 113 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CSCP exam
Question #: 113
Topic #: 6
[All CSCP Questions]

A firm has discovered a product quality issue. What should be the first step in responding to this issue?

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Suggested Answer: A

Quality Issue Response: Addressing a quality issue requires a systematic approach to identify and eliminate the problem.

Root Cause Analysis: The first step is to understand why the issue occurred to prevent recurrence. This involves investigating the processes, materials, and procedures that may have contributed to the defect.

Explanation of Choice:

Option B: Separating non-conforming products is necessary but should follow root cause analysis.

Option C: Tracing the location of faulty products is part of containment but not the first step.

Option D: Replacing faulty products addresses customer satisfaction but does not prevent future issues.


Juran, J. M., & Godfrey, A. B. (1999). Juran's Quality Handbook. McGraw-Hill Education.

Ishikawa, K. (1985). What Is Total Quality Control? The Japanese Way. Prentice Hall.

Contribute your Thoughts:

Eric
6 days ago
D) Replacing the faulty products when they're returned? Pfft, that's like trying to put the toothpaste back in the tube. Much better to nip this in the bud early on.
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Vallie
7 days ago
I believe tracing the location of the faulty product in the supply chain is crucial to prevent future issues.
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Ressie
8 days ago
I agree with Dominga. It's important to find out why the issue occurred in the first place.
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Dominga
10 days ago
I think the first step should be to determine the root cause of the quality issue.
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Annelle
10 days ago
I agree, B is the way to go. Gotta contain the problem before you can start fixing it. Kinda like when my dog chews up the furniture - first I gotta stop him from making more of a mess!
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Alverta
14 days ago
B) Separating the non-conforming products is the logical first step. You can't address the root cause if you don't even know what products are affected!
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