ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) — Question 66

The design function which assigns probability of failures between components or subsystems is called

Answer options

• A. Apportionment.
• B. Significance
• C. Confidence.
• D. Qualification.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Apportionment, as it specifically refers to the process of allocating probabilities of failure across different components or subsystems in a design. The other options do not pertain to this specific function: B, Significance relates to the importance of a component; C, Confidence refers to the assurance in the design, and D, Qualification pertains to the process of verifying if a system meets specified requirements.