ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) — Question 51

In the planning of a new major manufacturing program, the greatest quality effort should be put logically in

Answer options

• A. Inspection of product.
• B. Nondestructive testing equipment.
• C. Nonconformance to specifications.
• D. Prevention of occurrence of substandard quality.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because prevention is the most effective approach to ensure high quality, reducing the chances of defects before they occur. Options A, B, and C focus on identifying or measuring quality issues after they have happened, which is less effective than preventing them in the first place.