ASQ CQA Exam - Topic 8 Question 77 Discussion

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Question #: 77
Topic #: 8

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An auditor is performing an audit of a drilling machine that produces 100 pieces a day and that is showing improved quality. Which of the following rules should be used for determining the proper sample size for a fixed level of confidence?

AThe moving average should be calculated.

BThe sample size should be decreased as the quality improves.

CThe AQL of the raw material should be used.

DA 10% sample size should be used, regardless of the change in quality.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Leota at Nov 24, 2023, 10:54 PM

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Tomas

3 months ago

Isn't a fixed 10% sample size a bit outdated? D seems too rigid!

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Verona

3 months ago

AQL of raw materials is crucial, so I lean towards C.

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Shannon

3 months ago

Wait, how can we just decrease the sample size? What if there's a hidden issue?

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Berry

4 months ago

Totally agree with B! Less sampling is efficient when quality improves.

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Emeline

4 months ago

I think option B makes sense since better quality means we can sample less.

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Kerrie

4 months ago

I vaguely recall that a fixed percentage like 10% is often used, but I’m not confident if that applies here, so maybe option D?

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Lashawn

4 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think we discussed that sample sizes can be reduced with better quality, which points to B again.

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Shaunna

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the AQL of the raw material could be relevant here, so option C might be worth considering.

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Raina

5 months ago

I think I remember something about adjusting sample sizes based on quality improvements, so maybe option B is correct?

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Malinda

5 months ago

Ah, I think I remember this from class. The sample size should be based on the production volume, but it may need to be adjusted as quality improves. I'll try to apply that principle to this question.

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Krystal

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident that the sample size should not be a fixed 10% regardless of quality changes. That doesn't seem like a good rule to follow. I'll try to remember the proper guidelines for this scenario.

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Tasia

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. I know the sample size should be related to the production volume, but I'm not sure if it should decrease as quality improves. I'll have to review my notes on that.

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Roselle

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the rules for determining sample size based on quality improvements.

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Lelia

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I know the auditor needs to consider the production volume and quality, but I'm not sure which specific rule applies here. I'll have to think it through step-by-step.

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Rosio

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I was thinking maybe it could be C - risk assessment, but I'm not 100% confident. I'll have to think it through a bit more.

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Lamar

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the difference between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. Can someone clarify when we would use each one and how they work together?

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Maynard

10 months ago

Wait, we're auditing a drilling machine that produces 100 pieces a day? I guess they're really drilling down into the details here!

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Leota

8 months ago

D: A 10% sample size should be used, regardless of the change in quality.

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Freeman

9 months ago

C: The AQL of the raw material should be used.

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Jospeh

10 months ago

B: The sample size should be decreased as the quality improves.

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Avery

10 months ago

A: The moving average should be calculated.

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Jina

10 months ago

This is a tough one, but I'm going with A. Calculating the moving average seems like the best way to determine the proper sample size.

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King

9 months ago

I disagree, I believe D is the best choice. Using a fixed 10% sample size regardless of quality change is more reliable.

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Annice

9 months ago

I think B is the correct option. As quality improves, the sample size should be decreased.

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Ezekiel

9 months ago

I disagree, I believe D is the best option. Using a 10% sample size regardless of quality change is more reliable.

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Curtis

9 months ago

I think B is the correct answer. As quality improves, the sample size should be decreased.

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Eric

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm leaning towards C. Using the AQL of the raw material seems like a logical approach to determine the sample size.

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Rosenda

11 months ago

I think we should consider the AQL of the raw material for determining the sample size.

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Nathan

11 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think D might be the right answer. A 10% sample size seems like a safe bet regardless of quality changes.

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Benedict

9 months ago

That makes sense. It's important to adjust the sample size based on the quality of the product being audited.

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Kerry

9 months ago

Maybe the sample size should be decreased as the quality improves, so we can ensure accuracy.

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Stevie

10 months ago

But what if the quality has improved significantly? Would a 10% sample size still be appropriate?

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Launa

10 months ago

I think D might be the right answer. A 10% sample size seems like a safe bet regardless of quality changes.

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Iluminada

11 months ago

I think B is the correct answer. As quality improves, the sample size should be decreased to save time and resources.

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Francesco

11 months ago

I disagree, I believe the sample size should be decreased as the quality improves.

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Annelle

11 months ago

I think we should use the moving average to determine the sample size.

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