For which of the following would a control chart for attributes not be appropriate?
A) Number of nonfunctioning light bulbs
B) Proportion of broken eggs in a carton
C) Number of rotten apples
D) Number of complaints issued
E) Length of metal rods

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A control chart for attributes is used when tracking the proportion or frequency of defects or nonconformities in a sample or process. In the case of measuring the length of metal rods, this is a continuous variable and not an attribute, so a control chart for attributes would not be appropriate. Instead, a control chart for variables would be more suitable in this scenario.

For Which of the Following Would a Control Chart for Attributes