ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) — Question 24

A pre-award evaluation of a supplier's quality system capability should NOT include consideration of

Answer options

• A. The supplier's product-quality history.
• B. The supplier's geographical location.
• C. The supplier's implementation of quality manual procedures.
• D. The supplier's skills in quality control techniques.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the geographical location of a supplier does not directly impact their quality system capabilities. In contrast, factors such as product-quality history, quality manual procedures, and skills in quality control techniques are all relevant to assessing the quality of the supplier's offerings.