CQE sample questions

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a prevention cost?

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Calibrating test equipment.

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Writing operating procedures.

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Training.

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Data acquisition and analysis.

Question 2

An improvement in quality costs is MOST clearly indicated when:

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Management objectives are met.

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Appraisal and failure costs drop.

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Prevention costs increase.

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Total quality costs fall below 15% of total sales.

Question 3

During the building phase of improvement team development, which of the following properly describes team activities?I. The team leader is usually directive.II. The team leader often delegates tasks.III. Team members prioritize and perform duties.IV. Team members are uncertain of their duties.

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I and IV only

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II and III only

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I, II and III only

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II, III and IV only

Question 4

Benchmarking might be defined as any of the following EXCEPT:

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Comparing the performance of one company to a set of standards and then to another's performance.

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A process for rigorously measuring your performance versus the best-in-class companies.

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A standard of excellence or achievement against which other similar things must be measured or judged.

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The search for best industry practices that lead to superior performance.

Free CQE sample questions

Which of the following is NOT considered a prevention cost?

An improvement in quality costs is MOST clearly indicated when:

During the building phase of improvement team development, which of the following properly describes team activities?I. The team leader is usually directive.II. The team leader often delegates tasks.III. Team members prioritize and perform duties.IV. Team members are uncertain of their duties.

Benchmarking might be defined as any of the following EXCEPT:

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