ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) — Question 85

You are requested by top management to establish an audit program of the quality systems in each branch plant of your firm. Which of the following schemes would you use in selecting the audit team to optimize continuity, direction, availability, and technology transfer?

Answer options

• A. A full time audit staff.
• B. All volunteer audit staff.
• C. Hybrid audit staff (a proportion of answers a and b above).
• D. An outside consulting firm.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as a hybrid audit staff combines the benefits of both full-time and volunteer auditors, ensuring a balance of expertise, commitment, and flexibility. Option A might lack diverse perspectives, while B could lead to commitment issues, and D may not be as familiar with internal processes.