ASQ CSSBB Exam - Topic 8 Question 116 Discussion

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Question #: 116
Topic #: 8

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In the theory of constraints the ''subordinate'' step refers to:

Aa listing of sub-processes

Breducing the rate for some processes

Cthe portion of the process flow chart that depends on the main flow

Dthe less important product or service stream

Enone of the above

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Suggested Answer: B

by Ivette at Aug 19, 2025, 12:38 AM

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Rene

2 months ago

Not sure about that, sounds a bit off to me.

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Geraldine

2 months ago

Wait, isn't it more about the process flow chart?

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Chandra

2 months ago

Totally agree, it's definitely option D!

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Ming

2 months ago

I think it's about the less important product stream.

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Cherri

3 months ago

I thought it was about reducing rates for some processes, like option B.

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Sage

3 months ago

I feel like none of these options really capture what I studied about the subordinate step, so maybe E is the answer?

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Kandis

3 months ago

I'm a bit confused about the term "subordinate." I thought it meant something like less important, which makes me lean towards option D.

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Ira

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question about process dependencies, so I feel like option C could be the right choice.

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Dallas

4 months ago

I think the subordinate step might relate to how we prioritize processes, but I'm not entirely sure which option fits best.

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Dudley

4 months ago

Based on my understanding, the "subordinate" step is the part of the process that depends on the main constraint or bottleneck. So I think the answer is C.

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Reid

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of this question. Can someone explain what the "subordinate" step refers to in the theory of constraints?

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Timothy

4 months ago

The theory of constraints is a tricky topic, but I remember discussing the "subordinate" step in class. I believe the correct answer is C.

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Jody

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully before answering.

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Kayleigh

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, I think the answer is C - the portion of the process flow chart that depends on the main flow.

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Henriette

5 months ago

Hmm, I was leaning towards B, reducing the rate for some processes. But C sounds more accurate. Time to double-check my notes.

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Jade

5 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be none of the above.

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Angella

5 months ago

I think it's the portion of the process flow chart that depends on the main flow.

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Marjory

5 months ago

I disagree, I believe it is a listing of sub-processes.

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Viola

5 months ago

I think it's C. The subordinate step is the portion of the process flow chart that depends on the main flow. Makes sense to me.

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Renay

1 month ago

C makes the most sense. Good call!

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Dell

2 months ago

Definitely C! It aligns with the main flow concept.

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Josue

2 months ago

I agree, C seems right. It’s all about the dependencies.

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Long

3 months ago

I’m leaning towards C too. It just fits.

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Jordan

6 months ago

I think the subordinate step refers to reducing the rate for some processes.

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