The Six Sigma methodology had its origins at __________________ in the late 1980's when William Smith coined the name for quality related work being done there.
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The Six Sigma methodology had its origins at __________________ in the late 1980's when William Smith coined the name for quality related work being done there. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerA
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Simulation Use Minitab to construct an X and R-chart from this data set. Is the process stable? Reveal model answer Close model answer![]() No, when 9:30am, 10:15am, 10:30am, 3:15pm and 4:00pm.
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Hypothesis Tests determine the probabilities of differences between observed data and the hypothesis being solely due to chance. This is determined based on the result of the ______________. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerB
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When it comes to Control one of the most effective means of eliminating defects is to _________________ Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerC
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Which of the following describes poorly functioning teams? Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerA Explanation The key question phrase is "poorly functioning." Answers b, c and d are desirable team characteristics (team members listen well and objectives are realistically set and met and facts and opinions are distinguished). Answer a is a poor characteristic in any team or group. Team members must be able to act both independent and interdependently.
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Calculate the actual process yield using the empirical data. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsAccepted answer0.952 Explanation 80 ÷ 84 = 0.952
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A periodic time frame can be used to arrange for Control Limit and Center Line calculations with good SPC implementation in a process. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerA
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A pictorial diagram showing possible causes (process inputs) for a given effect (process outputs). It is also referred to as the "Ishikawa diagram" or "fishbone diagram." Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerB
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As part of a Visual Factory plan Kanban cards are created and utilized to identify areas in need of cleaning and organization. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerB
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A process can be defined as a repetitive and systematic series of steps or activities where inputs are modified or assembled to achieve a customer desired result. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerA
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The number of units in a sample. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerD
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Simulation Explain the purpose of a pilot test. Reveal model answer Close model answerA pilot test serves four purposes. First, it validates a revised best practices methoD. Second, it highlights the risks (e.g., FMEA) involved in using the revised best practice methoD. Third, it promotes a smooth implementation of the revised best practice methoD. Finally, it facilitates buy-in by the stakeholders of
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The practice of utilizing Poka-Yoke is also known as ________________. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerB
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Simulation Describe the roles and responsibilities of a Master black belt Reveal model answer Close model answerA Master Black Belt is a proven leader and change agent for Six Sigma management. A Master Black Belt provides technical expertise in Six Sigma management. 1. Teaches Black Belts and Green Belts.
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A 23 full factorial design attempts to prevent the effect of lurking variables by Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerB
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Simulation List the steps involved in developing a "risk abatement" plan. Reveal model answer Close model answerTeam members construct risk abatement plans for risk elements with high and medium risk elements; that is, a risk element score of 16 to 25. Team members identify process, product or service changes to reduce the risk for each high and medium risk element (Xs). Next, team members estimate the risk element score after the risk abatement plan is set into motion. Team members identify the risk element owner and set a completion date for the risk abatement plan to become operational. Finally, team members document the risk abatement plans. ![]() for each risk element and transfer the knowledge to other relevant risk elements. Next, Team members carry out all risk abatement plans. They document the lessons learned team members incorporate the risk abatement plans into a control plan for the process owner.
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On surveys from customers, what do high customer satisfaction numbers NOT indicate? Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerC Explanation This question seeks the best negative answer choice. Most questionnaires and surveys can measure degrees of customer satisfaction (answer a), customer service (answer b), and product quality (answer d).
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Nominal Scale data consists of names, labels or categories and cannot be arranged in any mathematical ordering scheme. Complex arithmetic functions cannot be easily applied to Nominal Data: Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerA
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To create standardization of financial benefit calculations project savings are typically based on savings over what period of time? Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerB
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Lean had its origins in the development and practice of the ___________ Production System. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerB
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Which of following six sigma role is most likely to define objectives for an improvement team? Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerC
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Simulation What is the tactic of Six Sigma management in respect to Xs? Reveal model answer Close model answer- Define vital few Xs
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Select all the statements that are true after reviewing the Capability Analysis shown here. (Note: There are Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answersB, C, D, E
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Arithmetic average of a set of values. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerD
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Simulation What type of control chart should be used to study the above data? Reveal model answer Close model answerAn I-MR chart should be used dues to measurement data and a subgroup size of one.
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If a company fails to meet their quarterly projected sales and profit forecasts, which of the following stakeholder groups would be LEAST affected? Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerD Explanation Note that a negative response is requesteD. In today's volatile stock market, the share price could drop 10% or more if the quarterly sales or profit forecast were misseD. Dependent upon how badly the numbers were missed, employees and suppliers could be affected as well. Society (particularly local society) could also be impacted but certainly to a lesser extent.
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The 5 Why Analysis is only useful if the possible independent variable can be broken down into five possible causes. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerB
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The Lean Principle action in the 5S approach that deals with having those items needed regularly at hand and those items need less regularly stored out of the way is known as ___________. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerD
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The middle value of a data set when the values are arranged in either ascending or descending order. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerA
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The X-Y Diagram is a tool used to identify/collate potential X's and assess their relative impact on multiple Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerA
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The higher the sigma level of a process the better the performance. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerA
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A 23 full factorial design attempts to prevent the effect of lurking variables by: Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerA
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Simulation Explain the purpose of "risk management." Reveal model answer Close model answerThe purpose of risk management is to maintain control and minimize the risk of failure of product, service or process by using risk abatement plans.
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The use of basic graphical and statistical methods for analyzing and controlling the variation of a process, and thus continuously improving the process. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerB
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Simulation Describe the roles and responsibilities of a black belt. Reveal model answer Close model answer1. A Black Belt is a full-time change agent who may not be an expert in the process under study.
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Simulation Define "X" in respect to a SIPOC analysis. Reveal model answer Close model answerXs are the inputs and process steps that cause variation in the outputs of a process (CTQs).
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The purpose of a Process Map is to identify the complexity of the process and to record all actions and decision points in the process. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerA
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Simulation Describe the three types of feedback loops. (None, Special only, Common and Special cause) Reveal model answer Close model answerNo feedback loop: A process without a feedback loop will deteriorate and decay due to entropy.
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The above design matrix layout is called: Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerC
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Inputs to a process that can be manipulated during experimentation. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerA
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Is the process stable? Reveal answer details Close answer detailsAccepted answerThe process is stable.
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Which of the following techniques has proven useful in translating customer needs into product design features? Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerD Explanation Answers a and c are customer conflict resolution techniques. Answer b addresses service principles, not the question at hanD. The role of quality function deployment (QFD) is to translate customer needs into design features.
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Simulation Use Minitab to construct a run chart and a histogram from this data set. ![]() ![]() Interpret the charts. What conclusions about the distribution of the weights can you reach based on these charts? Reveal model answer Close model answerThe histogram shows that the most of chocolate bars weigh more than 6.00 ounces. The run chart shows that the observed weights plotted over time have upward drift in the weights of chocolate bars throughout the day.
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Which element of waste best describes "the cost of an idle resource"? Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerA
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Due to excessive pollution, GREEN Solutions Inc. is considering subsidizing public transportation to work for its employees. According to the manager it takes an average weekday commute of 39 minutes with a Standard Deviation of 7 minutes for the employees to get to work while they use their personal vehicles for their office commute while the management set a policy of not more than 40 minutes for their daily one-way commute. A survey conducted one day on 70 employees showed an average of 34 minutes commuting time using the metro public transportation system with a Standard Deviation of 21 minutes. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerB
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Which of the following terms is used to describe the risk of a type I error in a hypothesis test? Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerC
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If a Histogram displays two peaks the distribution would likely be _____________. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerC
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The acronym for the defined approach taken by Lean Six Sigma to solve significant challenges related to a process is which of these? Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerB
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For the data shown here a Belt suspects the three grades are supplying the same results. Which statement(s) are true for proper Hypothesis Testing? Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerD
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The term FMEA is an abbreviation for Failures Measure Effective Automation. Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerB |