MEASUREMENT SYSTEM ANALYSIS

1. The extent to which an instrument replicates its result when measurements are taken
repeatedly on the same unit is called
(A) real bias
(B) precision
(C) accuracy
(D) true value

2. Which of the following documents contains specific information about uncertainties,

temperature and humidity at the time of calibration, and the address where the calibration was
performed?
(A) Quality manual
(B) Calibration certificate
(C) Calibration sticker
(D) Quality report

3. Which of the following methods is used to calculate expanded uncertainty?

(A) Dividing the combined standard uncertainty by the coverage factor
(B) Multiplying the combined standard uncertainty by the coverage factor
(C) Summing the combined standard uncertainty and the coverage factor
(D) Subtracting the coverage factor from the combined standard uncertainty

4. Process audits serve which of the following functions?

(A) To identify low performing employees
(B) To ensure standardized quality practices
(C) To develop corrective actions
(D) To find non-compliant products

5. The smallest incremental value that can be generated, modified, measured, or displayed is
known as the measurement
(A) parameter
(B) precision
(C) repeatability
(D) resolution

6. Which of the following must be known in order to have confidence in a measurement result?
(A) The average of the measurand
(B) The measurement bias and mean
(C) The measurement error and uncertainty
(D) The standard deviation of nominal

7. An interlaboratory comparison program can be used for which of the following purposes?
(A) Create a data collection procedure for the laboratory
(B) Establish intervals for monitoring measurement equipment
(C) Assess a laboratorys ability to perform tests competently
(D) Audit the laboratorys testing capability processes

8. The laboratory where you work just purchased a new instrument. The instrument operator
manual requires that controls be run four times per day. The state in which you work requires
controls be run two time per day. How often should you run the controls?
A) Once a day
B) Twice a day
C) Three times a day
D) Four times a day

9. After a laboratory has successfully completed an inspection, it is issued a:

A) Certificate of Waiver
B) Certificate of Registration
C) Certificate of Compliance
D) Certificate of Accreditation

10. Which of the following need NOT appear on the calibration label on a unit of measuring and
test
equipment ?
A. The date the unit is due for calibration.
B. The procedure by which the unit was calibrated.
C. The identification of the person who performed the calibration.
D. Any instrument error found during calibration.

11. When specifying the "10:1 calibration principle", we are referring to

A. The ratio of the frequency of calibration of the secondary standard to that of the primary
standard.
B. The ratio of the frequency of calibration of the instrument to that of the primary standard.
C. The ratio of the main scale to vernier scale calibration.
D. The ratio of calibration standard accuracy to calibrated instrument accuracy.

12. Which of the following sources is most likely to NOT provide input for necessary corrective
action ?
A. Calibration techniques.

B. Customer returns.

C. Inspection results

D. Audit reports.

13. Which of the following need NOT appear on the calibration label on a unit of measuring and
test equipment ?
A. The date the unit is due for calibration.
B. The procedure by which the unit was calibrated.
C. The identification of the person who performed the calibration.
D. Any instrument error found during calibration.

14. Calibration intervals should be adjusted when

A. No defective product is reported as acceptable due to measurement errors.
B. Few instruments are scrapped during calibration.
C. The results of previous calibrations reflect few "out of tolerance" conditions during calibration.
D. A particular characteristic on the gage is consistently found to be out of tolerance.

15. Precision can BEST be defined as

A. The ability to target a process to a specified normal value.
B. The average reading determined after repeated measurements by different operators.
C. The difference between the average of repeated measurements on the same item.
D. The agreement or closeness of measurements on the same item.

16. Which of the following is MOST important when calibrating a piece of equipment ?
A. The calibration sticker.

B. The maintenance history card.

C. The standard used.

D. The calibration interval.

17. Metrology is
A. The science of measuring.

B. The science of metals.

C. The science of weather prediction.

D. The science of variability.

18. In the establishment of a calibration schedule, which of the following statements apply ?
A. The importance of tool pressure and operator "feel" must be emphasized.
B. The cleanliness of all tools must be controlled.
C. A time or usage interval must be established and maintained.
D. Adequate instruction in the care and operation of the tool is necessary.

19. Measuring and test equipment are normally calibrated to

A. Comply with federal regulations.

B. Determine and/or assure their precision.

C. Determine and/or assure their accuracy.

D. Check the validity of reference standards.

20. The BEST approach when selecting quality measuring devices is which of the following ?
A. Select those which are automated or can be automated in the future.
B. Select those which integrate most efficiently with the entire quality system.
C. Select those that are most inexpensive but will still differentiate between good and bad
product.
D. Select those, even if expensive, that will produce the most useful product.

21. Which of the following items is common audit finding in the documentation area ?
A. Nonconforming material is not properly segregated.
B. Inspectors are not using sound sampling plans.
C. Obsolete drawings are being used.
D. Test equipment is overdue for calibration.

22. Which of the following is NOT considered a prevention cost ?

A. Writing operation procedures.

B. Training.

C. Data acquisition and analysis.

D. Calibration test equipment.

23. What aspect of measurement error is addressed by calibration?

a. bias
b. operator
c. accuracy
d. none of the above
24. How should measurement standards be controlled?

1. Develop a listing of measurement standards with nomenclature and number for control.
2. Determine calibration intervals and calibration sources for measurement standards.
3.Maintain proper environmental conditions and traceability of accuracy to NIST.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
25. Gage R&R Studies are best done using:

a. calibration standards.

b. actual samples from the process.

c. vendor samples.

d. only the best operators.

: What is the relationship between bias and linearity?

26.

a. Bias is a measure of inaccuracy at a point. Linearity is an evaluation of bias at several

points over a range of concern.

b. Linearity is a special case of bias.

c. Both a and b above

d. None of the above

27. : Measuring and test equipment are calibrated to:

a. comply with federal regulations.

b. assure their precision.

c. determine and/or assure their accuracy.

d. check the validity of reference standards.

28. Measurement error:

a. is the fault of the inspector.

b. can be determined.

c. is usually of no consequence.

d. can be eliminated by frequent calibrations of the measuring device.

What four functions are necessary to have an acceptable calibration system covering
measuring and test equipment in a written procedure?
29.

a. calibration sources, calibration intervals, environmental conditions, and sensitivity

required for use.

b. calibration sources, calibration intervals, humidity control and utilization of published

standards.

c. calibration sources, calibration intervals, environmental conditions under which

equipment is calibrated, controls for unsuitable equipment .

d. list of standards, identification report, certificate number and recall records.

30. A basic requirement of most gage calibration system specifications is:

a. all inspection equipment must be calibrated with master gage blocks.

b. gages must be color coded for identification.

c. equipment shall be labeled or coded to indicate date calibrated by whom, and date due
for next calibration.

d. gages must be identified with a tool number

Measurement Systems Analysis is needed because:

31.

a. measurements by different personnel using the same equipment on the same sample
unit can vary.

b. measurements by the same personnel using the same equipment on the same sample
unit can vary.

c. calibration will not remove all measurement error.

d. All of the above.

Answers
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. B
5 .D
6. C
7. C
12. A
13. B
14. D 15. D
16. C
17. A
C
22. D
23. C
24. D
25. B
26. A
C
31. D

8. D
9. C
10. B
11. D
18. C
19. C
20. B
21.
27. C. 28. B 29. C
30.