APICS Exam CPIM-ECO Topic 3 Question 102 Discussion

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Question #: 102
Topic #: 3

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Control charts are used to do which of the following?

ADetermine preventative maintenance schedules

BDisplay variation of the production process

CDetermine the percentage of output within specification limits

DVerify ongoing process capability

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Suggested Answer: B

by Loreta at Oct 22, 2024, 05:08 AM

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Annabelle

2 months ago

Haha, Malissa's got the right idea. Control charts are all about looking good in those weekly meetings.

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Lorrine

26 days ago

Yeah, and they verify ongoing process capability too.

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Carry

1 months ago

I heard they also help determine the percentage of output within specification limits.

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Nobuko

1 months ago

That's right! They help us see if the process is in control or not.

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Gayla

2 months ago

I think control charts are used to display variation of the production process.

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Malissa

2 months ago

Wait, isn't option B) the one where you get to draw fancy graphs and impress your boss? I'm going with that one!

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Jade

2 months ago

I guess A) and C) could also be uses of control charts, but B) and D) are the primary ones in my experience.

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Lai

1 months ago

I always use control charts to verify ongoing process capability, it's crucial for quality control.

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Wilford

1 months ago

It's true, control charts are really useful for displaying variation in the production process.

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Dortha

1 months ago

I think A) and C) can also be important depending on the situation.

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Blossom

2 months ago

I believe all options have their own significance in using control charts.

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Deane

2 months ago

I think C) is also important because it helps determine if the output is within specification limits.

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Stanford

2 months ago

I agree, B) and D) are definitely the main uses of control charts.

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Jules

2 months ago

I agree, B) and D) are definitely the main uses of control charts.

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Scarlet

3 months ago

D) Verify ongoing process capability. Definitely the right answer here. Control charts are all about monitoring process performance.

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Maryann

2 months ago

D) Verify ongoing process capability

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Mabel

2 months ago

C) Determine the percentage of output within specification limits

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Audry

3 months ago

B) Display variation of the production process

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Lynsey

3 months ago

I agree with Omega. Control charts help us monitor and analyze process variation.

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Omega

3 months ago

I think control charts are used to display variation of the production process.

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Anglea

3 months ago

B) Display variation of the production process. That's the classic use of control charts, isn't it?

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Mari

2 months ago

Exactly, by displaying the variation, we can make informed decisions on how to improve the process.

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Yuette

3 months ago

It helps us see if the process is in control or if there are any issues that need to be addressed.

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Lashawn

3 months ago

Yes, that's right. Control charts are great for showing how much variation there is in the production process.

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