Question 1

A project risk assessment is a method for evaluating a potential project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The measure phase involves two major steps, selecting process outcomes and verifying measurements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The goal of the ________ step is to use visual and statistical tools to better understand the relationships between dependent and independent variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  defining objectives 
B)  identifying Xs 
C)  analyzing sources of variation 
D)  gauge R&R 
E)  Pareto analysis 
A)  defining objectives 
B)  identifying Xs 
C)  analyzing sources of variation 
D)  gauge R&R 
E)  Pareto analysis

Question 4

________ get information from a variety of sources such as the voice of the business, the voice of the customer, and the voice of the employee for potential project ideas.

Accepted Answer

A)  Orange belts 
B)  Premiers 
C)  Champions 
D)  Master black belts 
E)  Green belts 
A)  Orange belts 
B)  Premiers 
C)  Champions 
D)  Master black belts 
E)  Green belts

Question 5

The Pitman arm on a car costs $105 to repair. Compute the quality loss function for losses incurred as a result of deviation from a target where a tolerance of 10 plus or minus 0.75 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.025)2.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.18 
B)  5.83 
C)  16.8 
D)  0.12 
E)  45.0 
A)  0.18 
B)  5.83 
C)  16.8 
D)  0.12 
E)  45.0

Question 6

A Taguchi experiment is to be performed on the effects of lift, bore, stroke, and compression on engine performance with horsepower as the outcome variable. The factors were tested at each of the following levels in hopes of improving engine horsepower.
   The following experiment was used and the results of all trials are as follows:
   Determine the best levels for each factor and state your conclusions.

Accepted Answer

The average response when L is low is 35

Question 7

Parameter design refers to the selection of control factors and the determination of optimal levels for each of the factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Hypothesis tests, design of experiments, simulation, and piloting and testing are the tools used in the ________ stage of the DMAIC process.

Accepted Answer

A)  define 
B)  measure 
C)  analyze 
D)  improve 
E)  control 
A)  define 
B)  measure 
C)  analyze 
D)  improve 
E)  control

Question 9

________ is used to determine if measurements are consistent.

Accepted Answer

A)  Matrix synchronization analysis 
B)  Multiple systems analogues 
C)  Maximal system adjustment 
D)  Minimal system adjustment 
E)  Measurement system analysis 
A)  Matrix synchronization analysis 
B)  Multiple systems analogues 
C)  Maximal system adjustment 
D)  Minimal system adjustment 
E)  Measurement system analysis

Question 10

FMEA is used to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  check the efficacy of a business case 
B)  identify ways a process or product can fail to meet critical customer requirements 
C)  determine the accuracy and precision of your measurements 
D)  identify inputs (Xs) and outputs (Ys) from a project you have mapped and are desiring to pursue 
E)  identify non value added activities 
A)  check the efficacy of a business case 
B)  identify ways a process or product can fail to meet critical customer requirements 
C)  determine the accuracy and precision of your measurements 
D)  identify inputs (Xs) and outputs (Ys) from a project you have mapped and are desiring to pursue 
E)  identify non value added activities

Question 11

The Taguchi constant for flooring materials is known to be $50/cm sq. and the cost to repair them is $300. What is the tolerance interval?

Accepted Answer

A)  2.45 cm 
B)  0.41 cm 
C)  6.00 cm 
D)  0.16 cm 
E)  4.25 cm 
A)  2.45 cm 
B)  0.41 cm 
C)  6.00 cm 
D)  0.16 cm 
E)  4.25 cm

Question 12

The process of developing specification limits is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  robust design 
B)  concept design 
C)  parameter design 
D)  tolerance design 
E)  finish design 
A)  robust design 
B)  concept design 
C)  parameter design 
D)  tolerance design 
E)  finish design

Question 13

Offline experimentation is performed during the ________ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  control 
B)  improve 
C)  analysis 
D)  identification 
E)  variation 
A)  control 
B)  improve 
C)  analysis 
D)  identification 
E)  variation

Question 14

Six Sigma translates to a defect rate of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  233 parts per million 
B)  23 parts per million 
C)  3.4 parts per million 
D)  0.2 parts per million 
E)  6,210 parts per million 
A)  233 parts per million 
B)  23 parts per million 
C)  3.4 parts per million 
D)  0.2 parts per million 
E)  6,210 parts per million

Question 15

The Taguchi constant for flooring materials is known to be $30/cm sq. and the cost to repair them is $325. What is the tolerance interval?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.3 cm 
B)  3.3 cm 
C)  0.09 cm 
D)  10.8 cm 
E)  1.11 cm 
A)  0.3 cm 
B)  3.3 cm 
C)  0.09 cm 
D)  10.8 cm 
E)  1.11 cm

Question 16

A process that meets the statistical notion of Six Sigma produces 3.4 defects per million pieces produced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Variables that are uncontrollable are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  signal factors 
B)  noise factors 
C)  control factors 
D)  level factors 
E)  parameter factors 
A)  signal factors 
B)  noise factors 
C)  control factors 
D)  level factors 
E)  parameter factors

Question 18

The sigma in Six Sigma refers to the Greek symbol that designates a mean in statistics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which step in the analyze phase of DMAIC involves determining what characteristics of the process need to be changed to achieve improvement?

Accepted Answer

A)  analyze sources of variability 
B)  improvement projection 
C)  independent variable identification 
D)  performance objectives definition 
E)  return to control 
A)  analyze sources of variability 
B)  improvement projection 
C)  independent variable identification 
D)  performance objectives definition 
E)  return to control

Question 20

________ is focused on final engineering design optimization.

Accepted Answer

A)  DFSS 
B)  DMAIC 
C)  IDOV 
D)  DFMS 
E)  DDSS 
A)  DFSS 
B)  DMAIC 
C)  IDOV 
D)  DFMS 
E)  DDSS

A project risk assessment is a method for evaluating a potential project.

The measure phase involves two major steps, selecting process outcomes and verifying measurements.

The goal of the ________ step is to use visual and statistical tools to better understand the relationships between dependent and independent variables.

________ get information from a variety of sources such as the voice of the business, the voice of the customer, and the voice of the employee for potential project ideas.

The Pitman arm on a car costs $105 to repair. Compute the quality loss function for losses incurred as a result of deviation from a target where a tolerance of 10 plus or minus 0.75 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.025)².

Parameter design refers to the selection of control factors and the determination of optimal levels for each of the factors.

Hypothesis tests, design of experiments, simulation, and piloting and testing are the tools used in the ________ stage of the DMAIC process.

________ is used to determine if measurements are consistent.

FMEA is used to ________.

The Taguchi constant for flooring materials is known to be $50/cm sq. and the cost to repair them is $300. What is the tolerance interval?

The process of developing specification limits is known as ________.

Offline experimentation is performed during the ________ phase.

Six Sigma translates to a defect rate of ________.

The Taguchi constant for flooring materials is known to be $30/cm sq. and the cost to repair them is $325. What is the tolerance interval?

A process that meets the statistical notion of Six Sigma produces 3.4 defects per million pieces produced.

Variables that are uncontrollable are called ________.

The sigma in Six Sigma refers to the Greek symbol that designates a mean in statistics.

Which step in the analyze phase of DMAIC involves determining what characteristics of the process need to be changed to achieve improvement?

________ is focused on final engineering design optimization.

Differing Perspectives on Quality

Quality Theory

Global Supply Chain Quality and International Quality Standards

Strategic Quality Planning

The Voice of the Customer

The Voice of the Market

Quality and Innovation in Product and Process Design

Designing Quality Services

Managing Supplier Quality in the Supply Chain

The Tools of Quality

Statistically Based Quality Improvement for Variables

Statistically Based Quality Improvement for Attributes

Managing Quality Improvement Teams and Projects

Implementing and Validating the Quality System

Filters

Exam 13: Six Sigma Management and Lean Tools

A project risk assessment is a method for evaluating a potential project.

The measure phase involves two major steps, selecting process outcomes and verifying measurements.

The goal of the ________ step is to use visual and statistical tools to better understand the relationships between dependent and independent variables.

________ get information from a variety of sources such as the voice of the business, the voice of the customer, and the voice of the employee for potential project ideas.

The Pitman arm on a car costs $105 to repair. Compute the quality loss function for losses incurred as a result of deviation from a target where a tolerance of 10 plus or minus 0.75 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.025)2.

Parameter design refers to the selection of control factors and the determination of optimal levels for each of the factors.

Hypothesis tests, design of experiments, simulation, and piloting and testing are the tools used in the ________ stage of the DMAIC process.

________ is used to determine if measurements are consistent.

FMEA is used to ________.

The Taguchi constant for flooring materials is known to be $50/cm sq. and the cost to repair them is $300. What is the tolerance interval?

The process of developing specification limits is known as ________.

Offline experimentation is performed during the ________ phase.

Six Sigma translates to a defect rate of ________.

The Taguchi constant for flooring materials is known to be $30/cm sq. and the cost to repair them is $325. What is the tolerance interval?

A process that meets the statistical notion of Six Sigma produces 3.4 defects per million pieces produced.

Variables that are uncontrollable are called ________.

The sigma in Six Sigma refers to the Greek symbol that designates a mean in statistics.

Which step in the analyze phase of DMAIC involves determining what characteristics of the process need to be changed to achieve improvement?

________ is focused on final engineering design optimization.

Differing Perspectives on Quality

Quality Theory

Global Supply Chain Quality and International Quality Standards

Strategic Quality Planning

The Voice of the Customer

The Voice of the Market

Quality and Innovation in Product and Process Design

Designing Quality Services

Managing Supplier Quality in the Supply Chain

The Tools of Quality

Statistically Based Quality Improvement for Variables

Statistically Based Quality Improvement for Attributes

Managing Quality Improvement Teams and Projects

Implementing and Validating the Quality System

Filters

The Pitman arm on a car costs $105 to repair. Compute the quality loss function for losses incurred as a result of deviation from a target where a tolerance of 10 plus or minus 0.75 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.025)².