Question 1

Contingency Tables are used to test for association, or dependency, between two or more classifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Since Normality is required if we intend to use the data collected as a predictive tool. To test for Normality of data we must determine if the P-value is ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Equal to 0.05 
B)  Less than 0.05 
C)  Greater than 0.05 
D)  Greater than 0.5 
A)  Equal to 0.05 
B)  Less than 0.05 
C)  Greater than 0.05 
D)  Greater than 0.5

Question 3

Appropriate measures means that measurements are ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Representative 
B)  Sufficient 
C)  Contextual 
D)  Relevant 
E)  All of these answers are correct 
A)  Representative 
B)  Sufficient 
C)  Contextual 
D)  Relevant 
E)  All of these answers are correct

Question 4

A valuable tool to use during the Measure Phase to show material and information flow throughout an entire process is the ______________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Value Stream Map 
B)  FMEA 
C)  Pareto Chart 
D)  Standard Operating Procedure 
A)  Value Stream Map 
B)  FMEA 
C)  Pareto Chart 
D)  Standard Operating Procedure

Question 5

When a Belt implements an improvement that is automated thus requiring no particular understanding for use he has applied which Lean tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mistake Proofing 
B)  Kaizen Event 
C)  5S 
D)  None 
A)  Mistake Proofing 
B)  Kaizen Event 
C)  5S 
D)  None

Question 6

Accuracy can be assessed in several ways and a fairly accurate means of measurement is visual comparison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Lean toolbox includes all of these items except ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mistake Proofing 
B)  Visual Factory 
C)  Design of Experiments 
D)  Inventory Management 
A)  Mistake Proofing 
B)  Visual Factory 
C)  Design of Experiments 
D)  Inventory Management

Question 8

When a Belt properly analyzes the results of an experiment he must examine the Residuals in expectation of finding all of the following except _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Some Residuals higher than others 
B)  Some Residuals lower than others 
C)  All Residuals within 2 Standard Deviations of the Mean 
D)  Residuals will represent a Linear Regression 
A)  Some Residuals higher than others 
B)  Some Residuals lower than others 
C)  All Residuals within 2 Standard Deviations of the Mean 
D)  Residuals will represent a Linear Regression

Question 9

If a Six Sigma project was to reduce repair station inventory and the team found the inventory was creeping up over time which Lean tools should be considered in the Control Phase to reestablish and sustain the project success?

Accepted Answer

A)  Review the Visual Factory to assure inventory in excess of desired visible 
B)  Improve the lighting to assure adequate visibility 
C)  Analyze data from supplier deliveries 
D)  Reword the standardized work instructions to use active verbs and not passive phrases 
A)  Review the Visual Factory to assure inventory in excess of desired visible 
B)  Improve the lighting to assure adequate visibility 
C)  Analyze data from supplier deliveries 
D)  Reword the standardized work instructions to use active verbs and not passive phrases

Question 10

Handling of warranty returns, process improvement team meetings and rework to meet customer expectations are all examples of business costs that are classified as ________________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuisance 
B)  Non-value Add 
C)  Necessary 
D)  Unavoidable 
A)  Nuisance 
B)  Non-value Add 
C)  Necessary 
D)  Unavoidable

Question 11

If an experiment has 5 factors and no replicates for a 2-level Experimental Design with 16 experimental runs which statement is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Experimental Design is half-fractional 
B)  The Main Effects are confounded with only 4-way interactions 
C)  The Main Effects for the 5 factors are not aliased or confounded but the 2-way interactions are confounded with the 3-way interactions 
D)  The experiment has 8 experimental runs with the first factor at the high level 
A)  The Experimental Design is half-fractional 
B)  The Main Effects are confounded with only 4-way interactions 
C)  The Main Effects for the 5 factors are not aliased or confounded but the 2-way interactions are confounded with the 3-way interactions 
D)  The experiment has 8 experimental runs with the first factor at the high level

Question 12

The Japanese born function of a Kaizen event utilizes a specific, step-by-step approach meant to bring about major changes to a process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Use this data to calculate the Z Score.   Average of:  92, Standard Deviation:  2, Upper Spec Limit:  101

Accepted Answer

A)  0.75 
B)  1.5 
C)  2.25 
D)  4.50 
A)  0.75 
B)  1.5 
C)  2.25 
D)  4.50

Question 14

One of the foundations of Lean Six Sigma is the concept that the output of a process (Y) is influenced by the process inputs (X's) and is commonly shown as which formula?

Accepted Answer

A)  Y = Z(X2) 
B)  Y = f(X3) 
C)  Y = f(Xn) 
D)  Y = g(X+ 1.5) 
A)  Y = Z(X2) 
B)  Y = f(X3) 
C)  Y = f(Xn) 
D)  Y = g(X+ 1.5)

Question 15

Fractional Factorial, ____________and Response Surface Method are types of planned experiments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Multi-Vari Analysis 
B)  Baldridge Channels 
C)  One Factor at a Time or OFAT 
D)  Factorial Design 
A)  Multi-Vari Analysis 
B)  Baldridge Channels 
C)  One Factor at a Time or OFAT 
D)  Factorial Design

Question 16

Which of these elements are not included in Implementation plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work breakdown structure 
B)  Risk management plans 
C)  Cost/Benefit ratios 
D)  Planned audits of work completion 
A)  Work breakdown structure 
B)  Risk management plans 
C)  Cost/Benefit ratios 
D)  Planned audits of work completion

Question 17

Sally bought a blender from her local appliance store.  When she changed blades the blender would not function.  For the manufacturer this would be categorized as what type of cost?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal Failure Costs 
B)  External Failure Costs 
C)  Prevention Costs 
D)  Appraisal Costs 
A)  Internal Failure Costs 
B)  External Failure Costs 
C)  Prevention Costs 
D)  Appraisal Costs

Question 18

How many experimental runs exist in a Full Factorial and fully randomized design for 5 factors with 2 replicates for the Corner Points and no Center Points?  The factors in the experiment are only at 2-levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  128 
C)  256 
D)  64 
A)  10 
B)  128 
C)  256 
D)  64

Question 19

Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) can be classified as Visible Costs and Hidden Costs.  Which of these items is a Visible Cost?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lost Customer Loyalty 
B)  Time Value of Money 
C)  Returns 
D)  Late Delivery 
A)  Lost Customer Loyalty 
B)  Time Value of Money 
C)  Returns 
D)  Late Delivery

Question 20

A Belt has determined that the inventory of repair parts at a rework station can be reduced by 45%.  According to Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) definitions inventory reduction would be considered _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Soft Savings 
B)  COPQ efficiency 
C)  Median Savings 
D)  Hard Savings 
A)  Soft Savings 
B)  COPQ efficiency 
C)  Median Savings 
D)  Hard Savings

Contingency Tables are used to test for association, or dependency, between two or more classifications.

Since Normality is required if we intend to use the data collected as a predictive tool. To test for Normality of data we must determine if the P-value is ___________.

Appropriate measures means that measurements are ______________.

A valuable tool to use during the Measure Phase to show material and information flow throughout an entire process is the ______________ .

When a Belt implements an improvement that is automated thus requiring no particular understanding for use he has applied which Lean tool?

Accuracy can be assessed in several ways and a fairly accurate means of measurement is visual comparison.

The Lean toolbox includes all of these items except ________________.

When a Belt properly analyzes the results of an experiment he must examine the Residuals in expectation of finding all of the following except _________.

If a Six Sigma project was to reduce repair station inventory and the team found the inventory was creeping up over time which Lean tools should be considered in the Control Phase to reestablish and sustain the project success?

Handling of warranty returns, process improvement team meetings and rework to meet customer expectations are all examples of business costs that are classified as ________________ .

If an experiment has 5 factors and no replicates for a 2-level Experimental Design with 16 experimental runs which statement is incorrect?

The Japanese born function of a Kaizen event utilizes a specific, step-by-step approach meant to bring about major changes to a process.

Use this data to calculate the Z Score. Average of: 92, Standard Deviation: 2, Upper Spec Limit: 101

One of the foundations of Lean Six Sigma is the concept that the output of a process (Y) is influenced by the process inputs (X's) and is commonly shown as which formula?

Fractional Factorial, ____________and Response Surface Method are types of planned experiments.

Which of these elements are not included in Implementation plans?

Sally bought a blender from her local appliance store. When she changed blades the blender would not function. For the manufacturer this would be categorized as what type of cost?

How many experimental runs exist in a Full Factorial and fully randomized design for 5 factors with 2 replicates for the Corner Points and no Center Points? The factors in the experiment are only at 2-levels.

Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) can be classified as Visible Costs and Hidden Costs. Which of these items is a Visible Cost?

A Belt has determined that the inventory of repair parts at a rework station can be reduced by 45%. According to Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) definitions inventory reduction would be considered _______________.

Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence

Certified Quality Auditor

Certified Quality Engineer

Certified Quality Improvement Associate

Six Sigma Green Belt

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Exam 5: Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

Contingency Tables are used to test for association, or dependency, between two or more classifications.

Since Normality is required if we intend to use the data collected as a predictive tool. To test for Normality of data we must determine if the P-value is ___________.

Appropriate measures means that measurements are ______________.

A valuable tool to use during the Measure Phase to show material and information flow throughout an entire process is the ______________ .

When a Belt implements an improvement that is automated thus requiring no particular understanding for use he has applied which Lean tool?

Accuracy can be assessed in several ways and a fairly accurate means of measurement is visual comparison.

The Lean toolbox includes all of these items except ________________.

When a Belt properly analyzes the results of an experiment he must examine the Residuals in expectation of finding all of the following except _________.

If a Six Sigma project was to reduce repair station inventory and the team found the inventory was creeping up over time which Lean tools should be considered in the Control Phase to reestablish and sustain the project success?

Handling of warranty returns, process improvement team meetings and rework to meet customer expectations are all examples of business costs that are classified as ________________ .

If an experiment has 5 factors and no replicates for a 2-level Experimental Design with 16 experimental runs which statement is incorrect?

The Japanese born function of a Kaizen event utilizes a specific, step-by-step approach meant to bring about major changes to a process.

Use this data to calculate the Z Score. Average of: 92, Standard Deviation: 2, Upper Spec Limit: 101

One of the foundations of Lean Six Sigma is the concept that the output of a process (Y) is influenced by the process inputs (X's) and is commonly shown as which formula?

Fractional Factorial, ____________and Response Surface Method are types of planned experiments.

Which of these elements are not included in Implementation plans?

Sally bought a blender from her local appliance store. When she changed blades the blender would not function. For the manufacturer this would be categorized as what type of cost?

How many experimental runs exist in a Full Factorial and fully randomized design for 5 factors with 2 replicates for the Corner Points and no Center Points? The factors in the experiment are only at 2-levels.

Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) can be classified as Visible Costs and Hidden Costs. Which of these items is a Visible Cost?

A Belt has determined that the inventory of repair parts at a rework station can be reduced by 45%. According to Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) definitions inventory reduction would be considered _______________.

Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence

Certified Quality Auditor

Certified Quality Engineer

Certified Quality Improvement Associate

Six Sigma Green Belt

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