Using complete field-based data, a reliability engineer has analyzed the reliability growth of a repairable system over the last 24 months. The analysis suggests a "no growth" condition, and that finding is reported to management.
Due to a pending multimillion dollar order, management requests that a line be drawn to show growth where none actually exists. The engineer's department manager directs the engineer to comply with management request.
According to the ASQ Code of Ethics, which of the following is an appropriate action for the engineer to take next?
Response:

• A.Advise management of the consequences to expect if the engineer's professional judgement is overruled.
• B.Request a meeting with a representative from Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA)
• C.Ask the department manager for support in presenting the original data to upper management in a more convincing way.
• D.Initiate new product reliability growth tests.

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Which of the following is a basic element in the corrective action process?
Response:

• A.Investigate problems to determine root causes.
• B.Identify failure for trend analysis.
• C.Apply Pareto analysis to failure.
• D.Limit manufacturing expenses

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Total system effectiveness can be predicted during the conceptual or development design by considering three main elements of reliability. Which of the four elements does NOT apply?
Response:

• A.Manufacturing reliability.
• B.Inherent reliability.
• C.Test reliability.
• D.Use reliability.

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A design review committee has recommended changes to a proposed design. Whose job is it to investigate and incorporate the ideas that will aid product reliability?
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• A.The design review chairman.
• B.The senior decision maker.
• C.The design engineer.
• D.The reliability engineer.

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Which of the following statement is TRUE about maintainability?
Response:

• A.It should be initiated during the logistics review.
• B.It is primarily a contractual requirements.
• C.It should be initiated during the design stage.
• D.It is primarily a field service issue.

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