An operator who periodically measures some aspect of ongoing production and plots the results on a control chart is most likely using
A) statistical quality control.
B) statistical process control.
C) the zero-defects approach.
D) the just-in-time approach.

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The use of control charts involves statistical process control, which is a method of monitoring and controlling a process to ensure that it operates at its full potential. By measuring and plotting the results on a control chart, the operator can monitor the process and make adjustments as necessary to ensure that it remains within the control limits and produces consistent results. Statistical quality control (A) is a broader term that includes both the use of control charts and other statistical methods to ensure quality. The zero-defects approach (C) is a philosophy that aims to eliminate defects entirely rather than simply controlling them, while the just-in-time approach (D) is a production strategy that aims to minimize waste and maximize efficiency by producing only what is needed when it is needed. Neither of these approaches involves control charts or statistical process control.

An Operator Who Periodically Measures Some Aspect of Ongoing Production