Question

A defect in an item is classified as minor if:

• A. It stops the function of the process but it is identifiable
• B. It does not significantly impact the product's performance or usability.
• C. It can be rectified during production process
• D. Precautions can be taken before it happens during manufacturing

Hint:

Recall the severity hierarchy of defects: critical, major, minor. Minor means usability is barely affected.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Quality control ranks defects on a severity scale: critical > major > minor.

Step 2: Critical defects stop the product working or create hazard. Major defects noticeably reduce usability. Minor defects are the mildest class, the item still serves its purpose without a real drop in usability.

Step 3: Checking the choices: stopping the process function (A) fits critical/major, not minor. Being fixable during production (C) or preventable beforehand (D) describe handling of the defect, not its severity, so neither defines "minor".

Step 4: The statement matching "mild severity, usability barely affected" is the one where the defect does not significantly impact performance or usability.

\[\boxed{\text{Minor defect: does not significantly impact performance or usability}}\]