CCQM

CCQM practice questions, page 7 of 7, with answer review and explanations.

Question 31

During a quality audit of a supplier's management system, the audit team notes that procedures exist but are inconsistently followed across departments. Training logs are incomplete, and several process steps are bypassed to meet delivery deadlines. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn by the auditor?

  1. The system is folly compliant as documented procedures are in place.
  2. The system is marginally nonconforming, and no action is needed.
  3. The system should be audited again next year before making any decisions.
  4. The system is ineffective and requires corrective action.

Question 32

A risk assessment identifies structural steel connections in a high-rise project as critical to safety and highly prone to welding errors. Which of the following approaches best reflects a risk-based inspection strategy?

  1. Inspect all welds using the same frequency, regardless of assessed risk levels
  2. Conduct routine inspections on a set schedule across all trades
  3. Use certified welding standards to guide final acceptance inspections
  4. Prioritize inspections on high-risk weld locations identified in the risk assessment

Question 33

Which of the following actions is most appropriate for a quality manager to take when dealing with conflict of interest in a project?

  1. Disclose the conflict to relevant stakeholders in the project
  2. Hold on reporting the conflict unless it affects decision-making
  3. Attempt to resolve the conflict informally without informing others
  4. Proceed with the decision if the conflict benefits project performance