ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) — Question 75

Which of the following problem-solving tools is a column graph which displays a static picture of the process?

Answer options

• A. Pareto chart.
• B. Control chart.
• C. Histogram.
• D. Cause and effect diagram.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Histogram, as it is a type of column graph that provides a static view of the distribution of a dataset. The other options serve different purposes; for example, the Pareto chart focuses on identifying major factors, the control chart monitors process variability over time, and the cause and effect diagram helps identify potential causes of a problem.