Quality control helps to _______ the risks of overdesign that _______ the overall cost.
- AMaximize, Increase
- BMinimize, Increase
- CMaximize, Decrease
- DMinimize, DecreaseCorrect
Solution
Concept
Purpose of quality control
Step-by-step solution
1. Quality control reduces risks of overdesign, which lowers cost.
Explanation
Overdesign wastes material.
Why the other options are wrong
Maximizing risk makes no sense.
Shortcut
Minimize risk, decrease cost.
Correct answer: D) Minimize, Decrease