CIMAPRA19-P03-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 19 Discussion

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Question #: 19
Topic #: 4

M, a manufacturing company, has had some problems with defects in one of the main productsitproduces. This product has been made by the company for many years and is very profitable. Last monthithad over 300 defects reported by customers which is more than 15% of products sold. This is a reputation risk for M and is also affecting profitability.

Which of the following controls could M introduce to reduce defects and also increase profitability?

AM could increase the number of quality control staff.

BM could introduce a procedure where quality control staff sign a form at the end of each dayto say they have examined 1 in 10 products for defects and they are satisfied with the quality.

CThe production director could examine one in every 10 products and sign a form to say they are satisfactory.

DM could service machinery at least once a month as recommended by the machinery supplier.

EM could check all employees qualifications to ensure they are qualified for their jobs.

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by Mitsue at Nov 19, 2022, 04:27 AM

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Stevie

4 months ago

Checking qualifications is important, but it’s not the only solution.

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Glenn

4 months ago

Monthly machinery servicing is a must, can't skip that!

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Yolande

4 months ago

Wait, 300 defects? That's shocking! How did it get that bad?

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Misty

4 months ago

I disagree, just signing forms won't fix the problem.

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Yaeko

4 months ago

Increasing quality control staff sounds like a solid plan.

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Mila

5 months ago

Servicing machinery regularly seems crucial, especially since equipment can lead to defects if not maintained. I think that could really help improve product quality.

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Nan

5 months ago

I feel like the production director examining products could add a layer of oversight, but I wonder if that would be practical given their other responsibilities.

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Cyndy

5 months ago

I think the idea of having quality control staff sign off on inspecting products sounds familiar, but it seems a bit too easy to just check one in ten.

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Dante

5 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of quality control staff, but I'm not sure if just increasing their numbers would actually solve the defect issue.

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Celestina

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure how to approach this. I don't have much background knowledge on Cisco's security threat detection times. Maybe I should try to eliminate some of the less likely options first.

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Kanisha

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward security question. I'll focus on the potential risks of a compromised customer management interface.

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Herminia

5 months ago

Yikes, this is a tough one. Sounds like I'd need to be super transparent with both towns about the potential conflict of interest. Probably best to remove myself from one of the positions to avoid any ethical issues down the line.

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Deandrea

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused about this. Does the first AS ever change when as-override is used?

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Allene

5 months ago

This one seems straightforward to me. The Product Owner is demonstrating the "See the Whole" principle by reviewing the value of the solution and understanding the context, solution, and stakeholders. I'm confident that's the right answer.

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Linwood

9 months ago

I agree with Leonida. Option E is completely irrelevant to the problem at hand. M needs to focus on the production process, not the employees' credentials.

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Maddie

8 months ago

C) The production director could examine one in every 10 products and sign a form to say they are satisfactory.

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Loreta

8 months ago

B) M could introduce a procedure where quality control staff sign a form at the end of each day to say they have examined 1 in 10 products for defects and they are satisfied with the quality.

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Annita

9 months ago

A) M could increase the number of quality control staff.

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Leonida

9 months ago

Ha! Checking employee qualifications? That's like putting a band-aid on a broken leg. Clearly, the machinery is the issue here, not the staff.

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Chanel

9 months ago

The production director examining one in ten products seems like a good idea, but it's still a reactive approach. I think a more proactive solution like option D would be better.

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Glory

8 months ago

E) M could check all employees qualifications to ensure they are qualified for their jobs.

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Alida

9 months ago

D) M could service machinery at least once a month as recommended by the machinery supplier.

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Elena

9 months ago

B) M could introduce a procedure where quality control staff sign a form at the end of each day to say they have examined 1 in 10 products for defects and they are satisfied with the quality.

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France

9 months ago

A) M could increase the number of quality control staff.

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Dante

9 months ago

I'm not sure that option B is the best solution. Having staff sign a form doesn't actually address the root cause of the defects. It's just a paperwork exercise.

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Dorothy

9 months ago

Option D seems like the most reasonable choice here. Regular servicing of the machinery as recommended by the supplier is a good way to ensure product quality and reduce defects.

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Bettina

9 months ago

D) M could service machinery at least once a month as recommended by the machinery supplier.

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Han

9 months ago

B) M could introduce a procedure where quality control staff sign a form at the end of each day to say they have examined 1 in 10 products for defects and they are satisfied with the quality.

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