When managing quality in manufacturing,when is sampling likely to be used?
A)When inspection tests are destructive
B)When every product absolutely must be tested
C)Sampling is always used in manufacturing
D)Sampling is never used in manufacturing
E)Sampling is generally used in conjunction with inspection tests

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Inspection tests can destroy the thing being inspected.Sampling is used in these cases.For example,when a light bulb is tested,it is used until it burns out to make sure it works for the number of hours claimed.A burned-out light bulb is no longer salable,so sampling is the preferred testing method.

When Managing Quality in Manufacturing,when Is Sampling Likely to Be