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ASQ CQA Exam - Topic 2 Question 117 Discussion

Which of the following indicates that a quality system is effective?
A) The required system is in place and continuous improvement is evident.
B) An audit was conducted and no non-conformances were found.
C) An audit report states that the intent of the standard is being met.
D) No corrective action requests have been issued for a specified period of time.

ASQ CQA Exam - Topic 2 Question 117 Discussion

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Question #: 117
Topic #: 2
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Which of the following indicates that a quality system is effective?

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Rikki
4 months ago
A definitely indicates effectiveness. It's about growth!
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Xochitl
4 months ago
D seems too passive. No issues doesn't mean quality.
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Augustine
5 months ago
C is important, but just meeting standards isn't enough.
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Lezlie
5 months ago
B sounds good too, but no non-conformances doesn't mean it's effective.
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Johanna
5 months ago
I agree, A shows real progress.
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Minna
5 months ago
I think A is the best choice. Continuous improvement is key.
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Tran
5 months ago
Wait, D? No corrective actions for that long? Sounds too good to be true!
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Dyan
5 months ago
C shows compliance, but is it really effective?
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Denny
6 months ago
I think B is misleading; no non-conformances doesn't mean it's effective.
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Dwight
6 months ago
I'm just hoping the exam doesn't ask us to define "quality" - that could take all day!
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Yuriko
6 months ago
This question is a real head-scratcher, but I'm sure the answer is in there somewhere. Time to put on my thinking cap!
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Linsey
6 months ago
D) No corrective action requests have been issued for a specified period of time.
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Iola
6 months ago
C) An audit report states that the intent of the standard is being met.
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Jennie
6 months ago
I think A gives the best overall picture of an effective quality system. The other options focus on specific audit results rather than the bigger picture of continuous improvement.
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Josephine
7 months ago
A) The required system is in place and continuous improvement is evident.
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Lindsey
7 months ago
A is definitely a sign of effectiveness!
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Eva
7 months ago
A and D together really show a strong quality system!
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Nathan
8 months ago
I'm pretty confident A is the right answer. An effective quality system needs to be actively in place and improving, not just passing audits without issues.
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Ronny
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm leaning towards C. If the audit report states the intent of the standard is being met, that seems like a good sign of an effective system.
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Lawrence
8 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I'm not sure if B, C, or D would also indicate an effective quality system. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Lauran
8 months ago
I think A is the best answer. The key is that the system is in place and there's evidence of continuous improvement, which indicates it's truly effective.
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Alisha
3 months ago
True, but A feels more comprehensive overall.
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Kathrine
4 months ago
But B sounds good too, no issues found!
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Lasandra
7 months ago
A definitely highlights ongoing improvement.
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Willow
7 months ago
I agree, A shows real progress.
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Launa
9 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think D might be misleading because no corrective actions could just mean nothing was reported, not that the system is effective.
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Melvin
9 months ago
I feel like C is a bit vague; just meeting the intent of the standard doesn't necessarily mean the system is effective, right?
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Katy
9 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think B could also be a good sign since no non-conformances during an audit sounds promising.
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Katheryn
9 months ago
I remember discussing how continuous improvement is a key indicator of an effective quality system, so I think A might be the right choice.
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