The Pareto principle (80/20 rule) in quality management states:

A All defects are equal

B Roughly 80% of problems come from 20% of causes

C 20% of projects succeed

D All causes contribute equally

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Focus on the vital few causes (20%) that produce the majority (80%) of defects for maximum improvement.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The Pareto principle (80/20 rule) in quality management states:" is Option B: Roughly 80% of problems come from 20% of causes.

The other options — A) All defects are equal, C) 20% of projects succeed, D) All causes contribute equally — are incorrect for this PMP Exam Prep question. As explained above: Focus on the vital few causes (20%) that produce the majority (80%) of defects for maximum improvement.

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The Pareto principle (80/20 rule) in quality management states:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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