ASQ ASQ Certifications CSSGB Questions & Answers

• Question 221:

  A null hypothesis requires several assumptions, a basic one of which is:

  A. That the variables are significant

  B. The variables are independent

  C. That the sample size is adequate

  D. That the confidence interval is ?2 standard deviations

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 222:

  Flowcharting of activities and systems is most helpful in detecting:

  A. Inappropriate use of resources

  B. Deficiencies in the organizational structure

  C. FMEA risk areas

  D. Improper use of statistical methods

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 223:

  In most cases, an improvement team receives the least control and direction during which of the following stages?

  A. Forming

  B. Storming

  C. Performing

  D. Norming

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 224:

  Which of the new quality management tools is used to organize facts and data about an unfamiliar subject or problem?

  A. The affinity diagram

  B. The header technique

  C. The AND diagram

  D. Matrix diagram

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 225:

  The purpose of "rolled throughput yield" in the six sigma define step would include all of the following, EXCEPT:

  A. Spotting significant differences in yield

  B. Providing a baseline metric

  C. Using the calculation for customer analysis

  D. Analyzing a process flow for improvement ideas

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 226:

  Compute the average effect of the interaction between X1 and X3.

  A. -2

  B. +1/2

  C. +3

  D. 1/3

  E. none of the above

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 227:

  From an upper management perspective, what has been the principal motivating factor in embracing six sigma?

  A. Bottom line results

  B. Market share growth

  C. Defect reductions

  D. Customer focus

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 228:

  The SIPOC business model provides all of the following benefits, EXCEPT:

  A. Providing a framework applicable to processes of all sizes

  B. Identifying the few key business customers

  C. Displaying cross-function activities in simple terms

  D. Helping maintain the big business picture

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 229:

  Compute the average effect of X3:

  A. +12

  B. -3

  C. 4

  D. +15

  E. none of the above

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 230:

  A 23 full factorial design can be physically represented by which shape?

  A. square

  B. cube

  C. rectangle

  D. circle

  E. none of the above

  Correct Answer: B