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ASQ Exam CMQ-OE Topic 1 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASQ's CMQ-OE exam
Question #: 48
Topic #: 1
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For this question, please refer to the following control chart, which shows the results of the last 23 runs of a process. The process has been in operation for 500 runs, and each run takes 1 day.

The control chart shows which of the following?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Hana
2 months ago
This question is driving me bananas! I bet the correct answer is C - normal variation. It's like watching paint dry, but at least it's predictable, right?
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Janey
23 days ago
D) A cyclical trend
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Moon
29 days ago
C) Normal variation
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Sina
1 months ago
B) A process instability
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Lauran
1 months ago
A) A process shift
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Tiffiny
3 months ago
Whoa, this is a real head-scratcher! I'm going to have to go with option B - process instability. The control chart looks like a rollercoaster ride, so there's definitely something unstable going on here.
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Kanisha
1 months ago
I agree with you, option B - process instability seems to be the best choice. The chart is all over the place, indicating that the process is not stable.
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Myong
1 months ago
I'm leaning towards option C - normal variation. The chart seems to show random fluctuations within a certain range, which is typical of normal variation in a process.
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Francine
2 months ago
I think it might be a process shift. The chart shows a sudden change in the results, which could indicate a shift in the process.
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Monroe
3 months ago
Hold up, this looks like a cyclical trend to me. The data points are going up and down in a repeating pattern. Option D is the way to go, no doubt.
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Noe
1 months ago
I see your point, but I still think it's more of a normal variation in the process.
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Rebeca
1 months ago
I think it might be a process instability instead, the variation seems too erratic for a cyclical trend.
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Davida
2 months ago
I agree with you, the data points do seem to be following a cyclical trend.
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Carlota
3 months ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. The data points seem to be within the control limits, so I think this is just normal variation in the process. Option C seems like the best choice here.
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Iola
2 months ago
Yeah, I think option C, normal variation, is the correct choice based on the control chart.
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Christene
3 months ago
I agree, the data points are within the control limits, so it's most likely just normal variation.
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Brandon
3 months ago
This is definitely a process shift. The data points are clearly outside the control limits, indicating a problem with the process. I'm confident that option A is the correct answer.
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Dalene
3 months ago
But the data points seem to be within control limits, so I think it's just normal variation.
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Dierdre
3 months ago
I believe it indicates normal variation.
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Dalene
3 months ago
I think the control chart shows a process shift.
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