An operating characteristic (OC) curve describes:
A) how many defects per unit are permitted before rejection occurs.
B) the sample size necessary to distinguish between good and bad lots.
C) the most appropriate sampling plan for a given incoming product quality level.
D) how well an acceptance sampling plan discriminates between good and bad lots.
E) none of these.

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An operating characteristic (OC) curve measures the ability of an acceptance sampling plan to discriminate between good and bad lots. It does not determine the number of defects permitted, sample size or appropriate sampling plan.

An Operating Characteristic (OC) Curve Describes