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?

AThe required system is in place and continuous improvement is evident.

BAn audit was conducted and no non-conformances were found.

CAn audit report states that the intent of the standard is being met.

DNo corrective action requests have been issued for a specified period of time.

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Augustine

9 hours ago

C is important, but just meeting standards isn't enough.

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Lezlie

6 days ago

B sounds good too, but no non-conformances doesn't mean it's effective.

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Johanna

11 days ago

I agree, A shows real progress.

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Minna

16 days ago

I think A is the best choice. Continuous improvement is key.

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Tran

21 days ago

Wait, D? No corrective actions for that long? Sounds too good to be true!

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Dyan

26 days ago

C shows compliance, but is it really effective?

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Denny

1 month ago

I think B is misleading; no non-conformances doesn't mean it's effective.

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Dwight

1 month ago

I'm just hoping the exam doesn't ask us to define "quality" - that could take all day!

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Yuriko

1 month 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

2 months ago

D) No corrective action requests have been issued for a specified period of time.

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Iola

2 months ago

C) An audit report states that the intent of the standard is being met.

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Jennie

2 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

2 months ago

A) The required system is in place and continuous improvement is evident.

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Lindsey

3 months ago

A is definitely a sign of effectiveness!

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Eva

3 months ago

A and D together really show a strong quality system!

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Nathan

3 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

3 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

4 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

4 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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Lasandra

2 months ago

A definitely highlights ongoing improvement.

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Willow

2 months ago

I agree, A shows real progress.

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Launa

4 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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