Applying Quality Standards

APPLYING QUALITY STANDARDS
READING SKILLS REQUIRED TO INTERPRET WORK INSTRUCTION
Learning Objectives: After reading this information you must be able to

acquire knowledge in reading skills required to interpret work instruction.
Characteristics of Materials Used in Specific Projects
The student must relate material properties to product and process

quality. These are the factors that must be taken into consideration when
choosing the right material for their components and assemblies:
1. Selection of material
Material selection is one of the most common tasks for

design engineering. The ability to assess the material’s
impact on the performance of a product is crucial for reliable
performance. Sometimes, buyers are also considering the
label or name of the company which are producing great
quality of materials and are known in the market. Examples
are the name HP for printer and Intel for some computer
hardware.
2. Testing of material
The testing of material properties is widely understood

to be the key to obtaining data for a project, performing
failure analysis, or understanding material interactions.
Material testing also provides information on the quality of
incoming and outgoing products. Inspection test equipment
and techniques are demonstrated for a wide range of materials and assemblies
during the class. This provides the participants with both knowledge of the
common failure modes.
3. Cost of material
The cost of material is also considered when buying or selecting

materials for a specific project. The amount may vary but never taken for
granted the quality and the reliability of the material. Will you buy material
which is less expensive but worst quality? Will you buy material which you
cannot afford? People look for places which can meet their standards and right
cost for materials to buy.
Characteristic of common materials for increased security is also a great factor in the design
and planning process. Evaluation of longevity criteria and assessment of site environmental
factors are vital to project planning.
Specific knowledge about the project and general common sense must dictate design and
material selection. Although many materials can offer enhanced protection, often the most
cost-efficient and readily available material that provides reasonable life expectancy for the
project must be considered.
Before planning and designing takes place, you should evaluate the material options and system
requirements. Teachers should add several useful reference manuals to their libraries such as
installation of hardware, networking, troubleshooting as well as basic PC Operation and Internet for
additional information that the students may used in their projects.
The characteristic of the materials to be used for specific project must be:
 of good quality
- This is the most important factor when choosing materials to buy. Products with
good quality are long-lasting and safe to use because you know that it follows
certain standards before being commercialized.
 reliable
- It means that you can be sure that it will perform its function well, will operate
safely and will give the best it could give.
 suitable for the application/purposes

- Choose the materials which are very necessary to make the
project possible. Making a list of products/materials to buy
is a good trait of a wise consumer. Products which are not
to be used must be crossed out.
 low cost
- It doesn’t mean that you will choose for the less expensive one and exclude the
quality. Low cost means you can afford to buy the materials without hurting
your pocket and assure of better quality.
INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-2
WORKPLACE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
What is a standard?
"Standards and specifications are documents that stipulate or
recommend 1) minimum levels of performance and quality of goods and
services, and 2) optimal conditions and procedures for operations in science,
industry, and commerce, including production, evaluation, distribution, and
utilization of materials, products, and services.
Types of standards:
 Category, type, dimension, structure, equipment, quality, grade,
component, performance, durability, or safety
 Methods of manufacturing, methods of designing, methods of
drawing, methods of using, or methods of operation of safety
condition of production
 Methods of testing, analyzing, appraising, verifying, or measuring
 Terms, abbreviations, symbols, marks, preferred numbers, or
units
 Design, methods of execution, or safety conditions
What are some points to remember when using standards?

 Some standards are government-mandated, and others are
voluntary. There may be various penalties associated with not
adhering to the standard.
 Standards are updated frequently to keep pace with changing
technology -- check to see if the standard you are using is the
latest version.
 Older, superseded versions of standards may be useful in many
cases, such as legal disputes concerning the performance of a
product that was manufactured when the older standard was in
force. The Engineering Library DOES NOT maintain historical or
superseded standards.
What is a specification?
Specifications are concise statements of requirements for materials,
products or services that are to be purchased by an industry or government
agency. Specifications are limited to a specific project or government agency.
Standards are specifications that are recognized as the most practical and
appropriate current solution, that is agreed upon by a recognized authority, for
a recurring problem.
Employer or Employer Representative at the Workplace
The employer (in an industrial establishment) or the constructor (on a

construction project), has very important responsibilities for the workplace.
This responsibility cannot be delegated or conferred to another party by a
similar process. In the case of students who are not paid, ideally the employer
should:
 be aware that the student will be in the workplace and know what
type of work they will be undertaking
 ensure that the student is protected by job-appropriate safeguards
 ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment is identified
and used In small workplaces, the employer may also be the
supervisor and will have to be present for the placement
assessment. In larger workplaces, the employer may ask another
company representative or the supervisor towork with you through
this process.
INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-3
PROCEDURES IN OBTAINING AND CARRYING OUT WORK INSTRUCTIONS
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
Follow instructions. This sounds easy enough. It isn't. For some people,
it's the key to most of their academic problems. They read or hear one set of
instructions, but their teacher has given different instructions.
Some students deliberately ignore instructions. They "wing it." They
think they can scrape by, doing any old thing they choose. They're wrong. But
they refuse to change.
It doesn't matter how good a job you do if you do the wrong job. You're
going to get a bad grade.
Doing a job well begins with understanding exactly what the job is.
Start paying attention to instructions. That's where to begin your
program of self-improvement.
SETTING UP OR INSTALLING A PRINTER IN MICROSOFT WINDOWS.

ISSUE
Setting up or installing a printer in Microsoft Windows.
Solution
There are two different methods a user can install a printer in Microsoft
Windows. Below is additional information about each of these methods
listed in the order we believe a user should try installing their printer in
Microsoft Windows.
Before being able to install your printer you must have the software that
was included with the printer. If you've lost the software for your printer
you can download the drivers for your printer and use the drivers to
install your printer. A listing of printer manufacturers and links to their
associated drivers pages can be found on our printer drivers page.
Setup a printer using printer software
Every printer should come with the software used to install a printer in
Windows. Although not all installations are the same the steps for
installing this software should be similar to the below steps.
1. Connect the printer to the computer and a power outlet and make sure it's on.
2. Insert the CD that was included with the printer. If the CD does not automatically start the
install program open My Computer, double-click on the CD drive, and then the Setup or
Install file.
3. Follow the installation wizard and your printer and its associated software should be
installed successfully.
Installing a printer only using the drivers
In addition to the above steps a users can install a printer in Windows

only using the printer drivers. This is recommended if you only want the
printer to be installed but not the additional printer software programs
that are often included with the installation and you've download drivers.
A listing of printer drivers and software downloads can be found through
our printer drivers page.
Note: if you've installed the printer doing the above steps these steps
should not be necessary unless you encountered errors.
1. Connect the printer to the computer and a power outlet and make sure it's on.
2. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.
3. In the control panel double-click the Printers or Printers and Fax icon.
4. In the Printers window click the Add a printer icon.
5. After completing the above steps the Windows Printer Wizard will appear. Click Next, to
start the wizard.
6. Windows will prompt you if you're installing a Local or Network printer. If the printer is
connected to your computer choose Local printer attached to this computer and click Next.
7. When prompted for the location of the drivers for the printer. Browse the computer to the
directory of your drivers or point it to the CD that was included with your printer.
How to add new printer (Video)
Printer does not have power indicator
First, make sure that the printer is on. When a printer is on it should
have some light (usually green) indicating it's receiving power and is on.
If you do not have any indicator light make sure the printer is connected
to a working power outlet by verifying each end of the power cable. Next,
press the printer power button.
If after following the above steps your printer still cannot get a power
status indicator it's likely you're encountering a serious printer issue and
we suggest contacting the printer manufacturer for additional steps and
instructions on repair or replacement.
Cables not connected properly

1. Your printer should have two cables connected to it. The power cable
and the data cable, the power cable should have already been verified
as being connected if your printer has a power indicator light as
mentioned above. Make sure the data cable (parallel cable or USB
cable) is also connected from the printer to the computer.

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APPLYING QUALITY STANDARDS

READING SKILLS REQUIRED TO INTERPRET WORK INSTRUCTION

Learning Objectives: After reading this information you must be able to

Characteristics of Materials Used in Specific Projects

The student must relate material properties to product and process

Material selection is one of the most common tasks for

The testing of material properties is widely understood

The cost of material is also considered when buying or selecting

 suitable for the application/purposes

What are some points to remember when using standards?

Employer or Employer Representative at the Workplace

The employer (in an industrial establishment) or the constructor (on a

SETTING UP OR INSTALLING A PRINTER IN MICROSOFT WINDOWS.

Setting up or installing a printer in Microsoft Windows.

Setup a printer using printer software

Installing a printer only using the drivers

In addition to the above steps a users can install a printer in Windows

How to add new printer (Video)

Printer does not have power indicator

Cables not connected properly

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