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ASQ Exam CQE Topic 6 Question 111 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASQ's CQE exam
Question #: 111
Topic #: 6
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Short-run SPC should be used in which of the following situations?

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Suggested Answer: C

Short-run Statistical Process Control (SPC) is particularly useful in situations where many different parts are made in small lots. This is because traditional SPC methods may not be effective when production runs are short and the volume of data for individual parts is limited. Short-run SPC techniques allow for effective monitoring and control of processes that produce a variety of parts in small quantities by standardizing and coding data to detect shifts and trends over multiple short runs. Reference:

Montgomery, D. C. (2009). Introduction to Statistical Quality Control.

ASQ Quality Press: The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook.


by Tamie at May 04, 2025, 10:52 AM

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Fletcher
1 months ago
I think short-run SPC is not necessary if the coded data being used do not show significant shifts in the process. Regular SPC charts should suffice in that case.
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Adelina
1 months ago
I believe short-run SPC should also be used when many different parts are made in small lots. It helps in monitoring each batch effectively.
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Gladys
1 months ago
I agree with Daisy. It's important to switch to short-run SPC in such situations to quickly identify and address any issues.
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Elden
1 months ago
This question is making my head spin. Maybe I should have just stuck to my day job of juggling chainsaws. Seems a lot safer than this SPC business!
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Nohemi
29 days ago
B) Regular SPC charts show the process to be out of control.
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Brynn
1 months ago
A) The coded data being used do not show significant shifts in the process.
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Carmela
2 months ago
Hold up, this is a trick question! The real answer is A - if the data doesn't show significant shifts, then short-run SPC is the way to go.
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Mee
30 days ago
C) Many different parts are made in small lots.
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Mozell
1 months ago
B) Regular SPC charts show the process to be out of control.
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Truman
2 months ago
A) The coded data being used do not show significant shifts in the process.
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Raul
2 months ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. Wouldn't regular SPC charts showing the process as out of control be the trigger to use short-run SPC? That's what option B seems to be saying.
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Ardella
30 days ago
User 3: I agree with both of you, it seems like both option A and B could be valid reasons to use short-run SPC.
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Holley
1 months ago
User 2: But option A also makes sense, if the coded data doesn't show significant shifts, short-run SPC could be used.
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Carmen
1 months ago
User 1: I think option B is correct, regular SPC charts showing the process out of control is a trigger for short-run SPC.
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Daisy
3 months ago
I think short-run SPC should be used when regular SPC charts show the process to be out of control.
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Abraham
3 months ago
I think option C is the way to go. Small lots and lots of different parts definitely call for short-run SPC.
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Jamal
1 months ago
I believe option B is important too, especially if the regular SPC charts show the process is out of control.
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Bettina
2 months ago
I think option A could also be a good choice if there are no significant shifts in the process.
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Aleisha
2 months ago
I agree, option C makes sense for short-run SPC.
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