Defect data from one supplier has been stratified by shift. \begin{array}{l|c|c|c} \hline \textbf{Shift} & \textbf{Units} & \textbf{Defects} & \textbf{Rate} \\ \hline \text{Day} & 30{,}000 & 60 & 2{,}000 \text{ ppm} \\ \hline \text{Evening} & 28{,}000 & 56 & 2{,}000 \text{ ppm} \\ \hline \text{Night} & 10{,}000 & 100 & 10{,}000 \text{ ppm} \\ \hline \end{array} What does this suggest?

Something specific to the night shift is causing the higher rate

The night shift produces the most defects and needs more inspection

The three shifts perform the same once volume is taken into account

The data cannot be used because the night shift volume is lower

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Q1.Defect data from one supplier has been stratified by shift.

$\begin{array}{l|c|c|c} \hline \textbf{Shift} & \textbf{Units} & \textbf{Defects} & \textbf{Rate} \\ \hline \text{Day} & 30{,}000 & 60 & 2{,}000 \text{ ppm} \\ \hline \text{Evening} & 28{,}000 & 56 & 2{,}000 \text{ ppm} \\ \hline \text{Night} & 10{,}000 & 100 & 10{,}000 \text{ ppm} \\ \hline \end{array}$

What does this suggest?
- A.Something specific to the night shift is causing the higher rate✓ Correct answer
- B.The night shift produces the most defects and needs more inspection
- C.The three shifts perform the same once volume is taken into account
- D.The data cannot be used because the night shift volume is lower
Explanation
Two shifts sit at 2,000 parts per million and the third at 10,000. A gap that size between shifts running the same process points to something local: staffing, supervision, setup practice or maintenance timing.

Adding inspection on the night shift would contain the symptom while leaving the cause running, at continuing cost.
Reference: CSQP BoK IV
Q2.A supplier line operates under the conditions below.

$\begin{array}{l|c} \hline \textbf{Item} & \textbf{Value} \\ \hline \text{Available production time per shift} & 420 \text{ minutes} \\ \hline \text{Units required per shift} & 630 \\ \hline \end{array}$

What is the takt time?
- A.36 seconds
- B.90 seconds
- C.40 seconds✓ Correct answer
- D.45 seconds
Explanation
Takt time is available time divided by demand, with the time converted to seconds.

$T = \frac{\text{available time}}{\text{demand}}$

Substituting:

$T = \frac{420 \times 60}{630} = \frac{25{,}200}{630} = 40 \text{ seconds}$

A unit must therefore be completed every 40 seconds to meet demand.
Reference: CSQP BoK IV

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