VII. Data Collection and Use
A. Data Collection
3. Data management (Evaluate)
Describe key characteristics of a database (e.g., accuracy, completeness, update frequency). Specify the requirements for reliability-driven measurement systems and database plans, including consideration of the data collectors and users, and their functional responsibilities.
Now you have data, now what do you do?
Additional References
Using the Maintenance Data You Already Have (article)
Quick Quiz
1-77. In deciding whether to use mainframes or networked PCs for storing quality and reliability data, what is the most important aspect that should be considered by senior management?
(A) the cost benefits of a mainframe system
(B) the cost benefits of a PC-based system
(C) how to provide all key people with useful information
(D) the security of the two systems
(C) how to provide all key people with useful information
Keep in mind the primary purpose of the collected data. It is to assist members of your organization to make decisions. Thus a key aspect of the physical storage system is accessibility by those needing access to the data.
This is an older question and implies that PC or desktop machines are less available across a network. While a mainframe (or network server) is often more available, that is not always true anymore. Another option is to use “cloud” storage services to provide data access, making the server or desktop question moot.
Cost and security are considerations, just not the primary aspects to consider.
1-79. Which of the following cannot be classified as a computer output device?
(A) a flash drive
(B) a cloud-based hard drive
(C) a mouse
(D) a printer
(C) a mouse
A mouse, trackpad, or stylus, are pointing devices and used as input, like a keyboard, to a computer. [this question was derived from a previously published CRE exam — ASQ used to publish the exams after use —not sure why it was part of the exam or which part of the body of knowledge it evaluates. Maybe keep in mind that even unlikely questions may appear in the exam, do not let it rattle you.]
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