Which of the following statements about acceptance sampling is true?
A) The steeper an OC curve, the better it discriminates between good and bad lots.
B) Acceptance sampling removes all defective items.
C) Acceptance sampling of incoming lots is replacing statistical process control at the supplier.
D) Acceptance sampling occurs continuously along the assembly line.
E) The more gradual an OC curve, the better it discriminates between good and bad lots.

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A steeper operating characteristic (OC) curve means that the acceptance criteria are more strictly enforced, and therefore, fewer bad lots are accepted while good lots are more likely to be accepted. This makes it a better discriminator between good and bad lots.

Which of the Following Statements About Acceptance Sampling Is True