Given the following Pareto chart that shows defects frequency: Which of the following actions should the project manager prioritize to address the defects?

The correct answer is C. Address fittings defects first. The Pareto chart shows that fittings defects account for the highest number of issues. According to the Pareto principle (80/20 rule), addressing the most frequent defect category first - fittings defects - will yield the greatest impact on overall defect reduction.

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Question

Given the following Pareto chart that shows defects frequency:

Which of the following actions should the project manager prioritize to address the defects?

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Options

AAddress fittings and installation defects first.
BAddress electrical and software defects first, then fittings defects.
CAddress fittings defects first.
DAddress hardware and installation defects first, then software defects.

How the community answered

(49 responses)

A
4% (2)
B
12% (6)
C
80% (39)
D
4% (2)

Explanation

The Pareto chart shows that fittings defects account for the highest number of issues. According to the Pareto principle (80/20 rule), addressing the most frequent defect category first - fittings defects - will yield the greatest impact on overall defect reduction.

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#Pareto Chart#Defect Prioritization#Quality Management#Problem Solving

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