PK0-003 · Question #219
Which of the following is also known as a fishbone diagram?
The correct answer is B. Ishikawa diagram. A fishbone diagram is a causal diagram that shows the potential causes of a specific event or problem, and it is also commonly known as an Ishikawa diagram. It is used in quality management to identify and categorize the root causes of problems.
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Which of the following is also known as a fishbone diagram?
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- AHistogram
- BIshikawa diagram
- CPareto diagram
- DRun diagram
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(35 responses)- A3% (1)
- B89% (31)
- C3% (1)
- D6% (2)
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A fishbone diagram is a causal diagram that shows the potential causes of a specific event or problem, and it is also commonly known as an Ishikawa diagram. It is used in quality management to identify and categorize the root causes of problems.
A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data.
The Ishikawa diagram is a common quality management tool used to identify potential causes of a problem, often resembling the skeleton of a fish. It was invented by Kaoru Ishikawa and is widely referred to as both a fishbone diagram and an Ishikawa diagram.
A Pareto diagram is a type of bar chart that shows which factors are most significant.
A run diagram (or run chart) displays observed data in a time sequence.
Concept tested: Quality Management Tools - Ishikawa Diagram
Source: https://asq.org/quality-resources/fishbone
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