CIMAPRO19-P03-1 Exam - Topic 7 Question 94 Discussion

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Question #: 94
Topic #: 7

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 Daren at Jul 10, 2025, 02:21 PM

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Laura

2 months ago

Checking employee qualifications is crucial for quality assurance.

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Felton

2 months ago

Totally agree, regular machinery servicing is a must!

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Talia

3 months ago

Increasing quality control staff sounds like a solid plan!

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Brande

3 months ago

Not sure if just signing forms will actually help.

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Latosha

3 months ago

300 defects? Wow, that's a lot! How did it get that bad?

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Melodie

3 months ago

Servicing machinery regularly sounds like a solid idea. I recall a case study where maintenance significantly reduced defects, so that could be a key factor here.

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Jarod

4 months ago

I feel like having the production director examine products could add a layer of oversight, but I wonder if that’s practical given their other responsibilities.

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Lonna

4 months ago

I think introducing a procedure for quality control staff to sign off on products could help, but it seems a bit too lenient if they only check 1 in 10.

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Vincenza

4 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of quality control in class, but I'm not sure if just increasing staff would really solve the problem.

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Jade

4 months ago

I feel pretty good about this question. Increasing quality control staff is a solid option, but I also like the idea of regularly servicing the machinery. I'll need to weigh the pros and cons of each approach.

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Annamae

4 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not entirely confident in my ability to evaluate the effectiveness of these different controls. I'll need to draw on my knowledge of quality management principles to make an informed decision.

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Cherri

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a good strategy for this. Increasing the number of quality control staff seems like a good start, but I'll also need to consider the other options and how they might work together to address the issue.

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Therese

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a few different options, and I'm not sure which one would be the most effective. I'll need to think it through step-by-step.

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Cecilia

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about quality control measures. I'll need to carefully consider each option and think about how effective they would be at reducing defects and improving profitability.

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Rashad

6 months ago

I think option B is also crucial, having quality control staff sign off on products can ensure better quality.

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Lorrine

6 months ago

I believe option D is important too, servicing machinery regularly can prevent defects.

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Ressie

7 months ago

I agree with Maurine, more staff could catch defects earlier.

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Miesha

7 months ago

Option A might work, but it could also be overkill. Investing in preventative measures like option D might be a more cost-effective solution.

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Kaitlyn

5 months ago

Option A might work, but it could also be overkill. Investing in preventative measures like option D might be a more cost-effective solution.

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Teresita

5 months ago

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

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Mira

5 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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Alida

7 months ago

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

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Audrie

7 months ago

Haha, option C sounds like the production director is just playing a game of 'Where's Waldo?' with the products. Not very effective, if you ask me.

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Mitsue

5 months ago

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

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Whitley

7 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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Aja

7 months ago

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

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Ty

7 months ago

I'm not sure about option B. Signing a form doesn't necessarily mean the quality control staff are actually doing their job properly.

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Merri

6 months ago

I'm not sure about option B. Signing a form doesn't necessarily mean the quality control staff are actually doing their job properly.

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Hester

7 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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