A production process operates with a 2% nonconforming output. Every hour, a sample of 50 units of product is taken, and the number of nonconforming units is counted as x.

Question: What is the purpose of sampling 50 units of product every hour in a production process with a 2% nonconforming output?

Options:
A) To determine the overall quality of the production process
B) To monitor the number of nonconforming units in the output
C) To identify areas of improvement in the production process
D) To ensure compliance with quality standards