Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1472

The "rule of seven" as applied to statistical process control charts means that______________


A.
Seven rejects typically occur per thousand inspections
B. Seven consecutive points are above or below the mean
C. At least seven inspectors should be in place for every thousand employees
D. A process is not out of control even though seven measurements fall outside the lower and upper control limits

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Explanation:
Consecutive points on a control chart that are above or below the mean or if a point exceeds a control limit indicate an abnormal trend in the process and must be investigated.