An example of the vital few is:
A) a few problems account for most process downtime
B) a few suppliers account for most rejected parts
C) a few processes account for the bulk of scrap
D) all of the above

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The term "vital few" refers to the Pareto principle, where a small number of causes are responsible for a large portion of the effect. All the options (A, B, and C) are examples of this principle, where a few elements are responsible for the majority of the issues.

An Example of the Vital Few Is