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Company XYZ requires that each potential new hire complete a drug screening test prior to being offered a job at their company. This test is designed to minimize issues with employees using drugs and being impaired on the job. What type of control is this an example of?
  1. Feedforward
  2. Concurrent
  3. Feedback
  4. Loop
Explanation
Answer: A - Initial drug screens are an example of feedforward control since they are designed to minimize issues at the beginning of a process.

Key Takeaway: Feedforward control is used to decrease issues in a process from the very beginning. This type of control can be used in many different scenarios, including drug screening potential hiring candidates as well as initial testing of raw materials to ensure that they meet specifications prior to converting them into finished goods. Feedforward control provides limited information since it is implemented at the beginning of the process; however, it can significantly reduce rework in a process as well.
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