Question 1

Six Sigma is popular with CEOs because it is more cost-reduction-oriented than traditional continuous improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Pareto analysis of internal and external costs is a tool utilized during the analyze phase of DMAIC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

At the core of Six Sigma is the equation Y = f(X) where f represents ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  key business objectives 
B)  processes 
C)  interrelationships to be controlled and managed 
D)  people 
E)  controllable variables 
A)  key business objectives 
B)  processes 
C)  interrelationships to be controlled and managed 
D)  people 
E)  controllable variables

Question 4

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 mm plus or minus 0.15 mm is required and the mean squared deviation from the target is (0.16)2.

Accepted Answer

A)  119 
B)  47 
C)  4101 
D)  92 
E)  29 
A)  119 
B)  47 
C)  4101 
D)  92 
E)  29

Question 5

DMAIC is an acronym for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control 
B)  Design, Measure, Apply, Invest, Correlate 
C)  Design, Model, Analyze, Invest, Control 
D)  Design, Model, Analyze, Improve, Correlate 
E)  Define, Measure, Apply, Invest, Correlate 
A)  Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control 
B)  Design, Measure, Apply, Invest, Correlate 
C)  Design, Model, Analyze, Invest, Control 
D)  Design, Model, Analyze, Improve, Correlate 
E)  Define, Measure, Apply, Invest, Correlate

Question 6

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 0.8 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.25)2.

Accepted Answer

A)  16.40 
B)  168.0 
C)  10.25 
D)  107.5 
E)  26.25 
A)  16.40 
B)  168.0 
C)  10.25 
D)  107.5 
E)  26.25

Question 7

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $300 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 3 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 0.2?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.33 
B)  7500 
C)  67500 
D)  300 
E)  33.3 
A)  1.33 
B)  7500 
C)  67500 
D)  300 
E)  33.3

Question 8

The define, measure, analyze, design, and verify methodology pertains to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  developing new processes and products 
B)  improving existing products and processes 
C)  final engineering design optimization 
D)  preliminary engineering design 
E)  customer quality metrics 
A)  developing new processes and products 
B)  improving existing products and processes 
C)  final engineering design optimization 
D)  preliminary engineering design 
E)  customer quality metrics

Question 9

When defining objectives in the analyze phase, you are attempting to determine what characteristics of the process need to be changed to achieve improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The loss caused by deviation from the target standard is $13.75 per unit and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target value is (0.30)2. What is the Taguchi constant?

Accepted Answer

A)  204 
B)  75 
C)  153 
D)  115 
E)  172 
A)  204 
B)  75 
C)  153 
D)  115 
E)  172

Question 11

The analyze phase of a Six Sigma project is used to select an appropriate project for improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Improper gauge training, use, and calibration may result in problems in gauge measurements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

At which company did Six Sigma originate?

Accepted Answer

A)  General Electric 
B)  Motorola 
C)  AT&T 
D)  3M 
E)  CIGNA 
A)  General Electric 
B)  Motorola 
C)  AT&T 
D)  3M 
E)  CIGNA

Question 14

The loss caused by deviation from the target standard is $15.47 per unit and the Taguchi constant for the material is 247. What is the mean squared deviation (V) from the desired target value?

Accepted Answer

A)  (4.00)2 
B)  (7.50)2 
C)  (0.13)2 
D)  (3.67)2 
E)  (0.25)2 
A)  (4.00)2 
B)  (7.50)2 
C)  (0.13)2 
D)  (3.67)2 
E)  (0.25)2

Question 15

In the Six Sigma equation, Y = f(X), the variable Y represents interrelationships to be managed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A measurement systems analysis (MSA) is used to determine if measurements are consistent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The loss caused by deviation from the target standard is $47.70 per unit and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target value is (0.50)2. What is the Taguchi constant?

Accepted Answer

A)  249 
B)  191 
C)  642 
D)  318 
E)  452 
A)  249 
B)  191 
C)  642 
D)  318 
E)  452

Question 18

Some quality practitioners are uncomfortable with Six Sigma's results orientation because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it violates several of Deming's points 
B)  quality is inherently unfocused 
C)  results are impossible to measure 
D)  the practice was developed in a different culture 
E)  the program is relatively new and does not have proven results 
A)  it violates several of Deming's points 
B)  quality is inherently unfocused 
C)  results are impossible to measure 
D)  the practice was developed in a different culture 
E)  the program is relatively new and does not have proven results

Question 19

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $500 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 2 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 3?

Accepted Answer

A)  125 
B)  1125 
C)  55 
D)  222 
E)  532 
A)  125 
B)  1125 
C)  55 
D)  222 
E)  532

Question 20

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 0.2 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.05)2.

Accepted Answer

A)  262.5 
B)  6.6 
C)  420.0 
D)  168.5 
E)  105.0 
A)  262.5 
B)  6.6 
C)  420.0 
D)  168.5 
E)  105.0

Six Sigma is popular with CEOs because it is more cost-reduction-oriented than traditional continuous improvement.

Pareto analysis of internal and external costs is a tool utilized during the analyze phase of DMAIC.

At the core of Six Sigma is the equation Y = f(X) where f represents ________.

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 mm plus or minus 0.15 mm is required and the mean squared deviation from the target is (0.16)².

DMAIC is an acronym for ________.

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 0.8 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.25)².

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $300 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 3 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 0.2?

The define, measure, analyze, design, and verify methodology pertains to ________.

When defining objectives in the analyze phase, you are attempting to determine what characteristics of the process need to be changed to achieve improvement.

The loss caused by deviation from the target standard is $13.75 per unit and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target value is (0.30)². What is the Taguchi constant?

The analyze phase of a Six Sigma project is used to select an appropriate project for improvement.

Improper gauge training, use, and calibration may result in problems in gauge measurements.

At which company did Six Sigma originate?

The loss caused by deviation from the target standard is $15.47 per unit and the Taguchi constant for the material is 247. What is the mean squared deviation (V) from the desired target value?

In the Six Sigma equation, Y = f(X), the variable Y represents interrelationships to be managed.

A measurement systems analysis (MSA) is used to determine if measurements are consistent.

The loss caused by deviation from the target standard is $47.70 per unit and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target value is (0.50)². What is the Taguchi constant?

Some quality practitioners are uncomfortable with Six Sigma's results orientation because ________.

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $500 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 2 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 3?

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 0.2 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.05)².

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

Six Sigma is popular with CEOs because it is more cost-reduction-oriented than traditional continuous improvement.

Pareto analysis of internal and external costs is a tool utilized during the analyze phase of DMAIC.

At the core of Six Sigma is the equation Y = f(X) where f represents ________.

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 mm plus or minus 0.15 mm is required and the mean squared deviation from the target is (0.16)2.

DMAIC is an acronym for ________.

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 0.8 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.25)2.

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $300 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 3 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 0.2?

The define, measure, analyze, design, and verify methodology pertains to ________.

When defining objectives in the analyze phase, you are attempting to determine what characteristics of the process need to be changed to achieve improvement.

The loss caused by deviation from the target standard is $13.75 per unit and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target value is (0.30)2. What is the Taguchi constant?

The analyze phase of a Six Sigma project is used to select an appropriate project for improvement.

Improper gauge training, use, and calibration may result in problems in gauge measurements.

At which company did Six Sigma originate?

The loss caused by deviation from the target standard is $15.47 per unit and the Taguchi constant for the material is 247. What is the mean squared deviation (V) from the desired target value?

In the Six Sigma equation, Y = f(X), the variable Y represents interrelationships to be managed.

A measurement systems analysis (MSA) is used to determine if measurements are consistent.

The loss caused by deviation from the target standard is $47.70 per unit and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target value is (0.50)2. What is the Taguchi constant?

Some quality practitioners are uncomfortable with Six Sigma's results orientation because ________.

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $500 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 2 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 3?

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 0.2 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.05)2.

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 mm plus or minus 0.15 mm is required and the mean squared deviation from the target is (0.16)².

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 0.8 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.25)².

The loss caused by deviation from the target standard is $13.75 per unit and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target value is (0.30)². What is the Taguchi constant?

The loss caused by deviation from the target standard is $47.70 per unit and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target value is (0.50)². What is the Taguchi constant?

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 0.2 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.05)².