Question 1

From the variance F-test shown above, which of these conclusions is/are valid?

Accepted Answer

A)  The variance between the class score distribution is not significantly different 
B)  This test applies only to Normal Distributed data at 99 % confidence 
C)  The variance between the class score distribution is significantly different 
D)  There are not enough data points to make any statistical conclusions 
A)  The variance between the class score distribution is not significantly different 
B)  This test applies only to Normal Distributed data at 99 % confidence 
C)  The variance between the class score distribution is significantly different 
D)  There are not enough data points to make any statistical conclusions

Question 2

In a good Measurement System the most variation will be with part-to-part measurements.  What should you do if the majority of variation is associated with the Gage R&R assuming the gage is technically capable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus on fixing the Repeatability and Reproducibility of the measurement device 
B)  Purchase a new machine 
C)  Focus on trimming the Part-to-Part variation 
D)  Run another MSA test with the machine 
A)  Focus on fixing the Repeatability and Reproducibility of the measurement device 
B)  Purchase a new machine 
C)  Focus on trimming the Part-to-Part variation 
D)  Run another MSA test with the machine

Question 3

Assessing process proportion as opposed to evaluating a process with respect to a set target can be done using which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process proportion equals some value range 
B)  Process proportion equals some desired value 
C)  Target is current 
D)  Proportion of the tail is equal 
A)  Process proportion equals some value range 
B)  Process proportion equals some desired value 
C)  Target is current 
D)  Proportion of the tail is equal

Question 4

Range Charts are the technique used to determine if ______________ are occurring within the subgroups of the SPC Charts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Common Causes 
B)  Special inspections 
C)  Unnatural forces 
D)  Special Causes 
A)  Common Causes 
B)  Special inspections 
C)  Unnatural forces 
D)  Special Causes

Question 5

The Waste of Overproduction is defined as ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  The unnecessary movement of people and equipment 
B)  The liability of materials that are bought, invested in and not immediately sold or used 
C)  Producing more than the next step needs or more than the customer buys 
D)  The extra movement of material 
A)  The unnecessary movement of people and equipment 
B)  The liability of materials that are bought, invested in and not immediately sold or used 
C)  Producing more than the next step needs or more than the customer buys 
D)  The extra movement of material

Question 6

For the data shown here which statement(s) are true? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).

Accepted Answer

A)  With 95% confidence, we cannot conclude if the samples are from three Normal Distributions 
B)  With greater than 95% confidence, we conclude the samples are from Non-normal Distributions 
C)  If we wanted to compare the Central Tendencies of these three samples we would use the one way ANOVA test 
D)  If we wanted to compare the Central Tendencies of these three samples we could use Mood's Median test 
E)  If we wanted to compare the Central Tendencies of all three samples we could use the Mann-Whitney test 
A)  With 95% confidence, we cannot conclude if the samples are from three Normal Distributions 
B)  With greater than 95% confidence, we conclude the samples are from Non-normal Distributions 
C)  If we wanted to compare the Central Tendencies of these three samples we would use the one way ANOVA test 
D)  If we wanted to compare the Central Tendencies of these three samples we could use Mood's Median test 
E)  If we wanted to compare the Central Tendencies of all three samples we could use the Mann-Whitney test

Question 7

A ___________ problem in the Measurement System suggests that there is a lack of consistency in the measurement over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Linearity 
B)  Bias 
C)  Stability 
D)  Magnitude 
A)  Linearity 
B)  Bias 
C)  Stability 
D)  Magnitude

Question 8

Sally and Sara sell flower pots at their garage sale.  Sally motivates Sara mentioning that they will sell a minimum of 15 pots per day if the outside temperature exceeds 60o F.  From a sample, whose population is assumed to follow a Normal Distribution, taken for 30 days at 60 degrees or more an average of 13.6 pots per day were sold with a Standard Deviation of 0.7 pots. The statistical Degrees of Freedom for this example are?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  29 
C)  30 
D)  31 
E)  2 
A)  1 
B)  29 
C)  30 
D)  31 
E)  2

Question 9

Which of these items contribute to what is necessary for successful Kaizen events?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analysis tools 
B)  Management support 
C)  Operator support 
D)  All of these answers are correct 
A)  Analysis tools 
B)  Management support 
C)  Operator support 
D)  All of these answers are correct

Question 10

Assessing process proportion as opposed to evaluating a process with respect to a set target can be done using one or more of these. (Note: There are 2 correct answers).

Accepted Answer

A)  Process proportion equals some desired value 
B)  Process proportion equals some value range 
C)  Target is current 
D)  When we deal with Attribute type data 
E)  Proportion of the tail is equal 
A)  Process proportion equals some desired value 
B)  Process proportion equals some value range 
C)  Target is current 
D)  When we deal with Attribute type data 
E)  Proportion of the tail is equal

Question 11

The Hardware Store ordered ten lawn mower from the manufacturer and just before shipping the manufacturer found one to have a motor that wouldn't start.  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 12

When the Inputs, X's, for your process are Normally Distributed about the Mean, the Outputs, Y's, will always be Normally Distributed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Special Cause Variation falls into which two categories? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).

Accepted Answer

A)  Natural 
B)  Short term 
C)  Assignable 
D)  Pattern 
A)  Natural 
B)  Short term 
C)  Assignable 
D)  Pattern

Question 14

Upon completion and validation of an improvement to a process a Belt and the Project Team create a Control Plan that contains which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard operating work description of the process change 
B)  Description of the monitoring system in place to assure continued compliance 
C)  Summary of the targeted critical metrics for process performance measurement 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Standard operating work description of the process change 
B)  Description of the monitoring system in place to assure continued compliance 
C)  Summary of the targeted critical metrics for process performance measurement 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

If a Six Sigma project was to reduce changeover times and the team found the project success was decreasing over time since changeover times began to creep back up, which Lean tools should be considered in the Control Phase to reestablish and sustain the project success?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improve the lighting to assure adequate visibility 
B)  Confirm a Visual Factory exists to assure proper communication of status of machines 
C)  Implement Kanbans to assure enough inventory for the process step 
D)  Reword the standardized work instructions to use active verbs and not passive phrases 
A)  Improve the lighting to assure adequate visibility 
B)  Confirm a Visual Factory exists to assure proper communication of status of machines 
C)  Implement Kanbans to assure enough inventory for the process step 
D)  Reword the standardized work instructions to use active verbs and not passive phrases

Question 16

Following the completion of a LSS project the Belt not only creates a Control Plan he also develops a _____________ so those involved in the process know what to do when the critical metrics move out of spec.

Accepted Answer

A)  Response Plan 
B)  Call List 
C)  Chain-of-Command 
D)  Defect Analysis Plan 
A)  Response Plan 
B)  Call List 
C)  Chain-of-Command 
D)  Defect Analysis Plan

Question 17

A Belt working in a supply chain environment has to make a decision to change suppliers of critical raw materials for a new product upgrade.  The purchasing manager is depending on the Belt's effort requiring that the average cost of an internal critical raw material component be less than or equal to $3,800 in order to stay within budget.  Using a sample of 38 first article components, a Mean of the new product upgrade price of $3,680, and a Standard Deviation of $120 was estimated.  In order to increase the Long Term Z value to 5, what is the maximum long term variation in pricing the Belt can accept for his upgraded critical raw material component?

Accepted Answer

A)  $6 
B)  $12 
C)  $24 
D)  $48 
A)  $6 
B)  $12 
C)  $24 
D)  $48

Question 18

Following process modifications, the Null Hypothesis states that no improvement to the process has occurred. If we discover the Null Hypothesis Test was rejected when it was false that would be a(n) ________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alpha Error 
B)  Type I Error 
C)  Type II Error 
D)  Type III Error 
A)  Alpha Error 
B)  Type I Error 
C)  Type II Error 
D)  Type III Error

Question 19

Which Experimental Design typically is most associated with the fewest number of input variables or factors in the design?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fractional Factorial design 
B)  Full Factorial design 
C)  Simple Linear Regression 
D)  Response Surface Design 
A)  Fractional Factorial design 
B)  Full Factorial design 
C)  Simple Linear Regression 
D)  Response Surface Design

Question 20

A Belt rearranged the location of the parts inventory for a rework station locating the most often used parts to be within hand reach of the repair person.  This rearrangement resulted in quicker repair times by eliminating one of seven major elements of waste which is the Waste of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Motion 
B)  Conveyance 
C)  Inventory 
D)  Waiting 
A)  Motion 
B)  Conveyance 
C)  Inventory 
D)  Waiting

From the variance F-test shown above, which of these conclusions is/are valid?

In a good Measurement System the most variation will be with part-to-part measurements. What should you do if the majority of variation is associated with the Gage R&R assuming the gage is technically capable?

Assessing process proportion as opposed to evaluating a process with respect to a set target can be done using which of these?

Range Charts are the technique used to determine if ______________ are occurring within the subgroups of the SPC Charts.

The Waste of Overproduction is defined as ______________________.

For the data shown here which statement(s) are true? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).

A ___________ problem in the Measurement System suggests that there is a lack of consistency in the measurement over time.

Which of these items contribute to what is necessary for successful Kaizen events?

Assessing process proportion as opposed to evaluating a process with respect to a set target can be done using one or more of these. (Note: There are 2 correct answers).

The Hardware Store ordered ten lawn mower from the manufacturer and just before shipping the manufacturer found one to have a motor that wouldn't start. For the manufacturer this would be categorized as what type of cost?

When the Inputs, X's, for your process are Normally Distributed about the Mean, the Outputs, Y's, will always be Normally Distributed.

Special Cause Variation falls into which two categories? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).

Upon completion and validation of an improvement to a process a Belt and the Project Team create a Control Plan that contains which of these?

If a Six Sigma project was to reduce changeover times and the team found the project success was decreasing over time since changeover times began to creep back up, which Lean tools should be considered in the Control Phase to reestablish and sustain the project success?

Following the completion of a LSS project the Belt not only creates a Control Plan he also develops a _____________ so those involved in the process know what to do when the critical metrics move out of spec.

Following process modifications, the Null Hypothesis states that no improvement to the process has occurred. If we discover the Null Hypothesis Test was rejected when it was false that would be a(n) ________________________.

Which Experimental Design typically is most associated with the fewest number of input variables or factors in the design?

A Belt rearranged the location of the parts inventory for a rework station locating the most often used parts to be within hand reach of the repair person. This rearrangement resulted in quicker repair times by eliminating one of seven major elements of waste which is the Waste of __________.

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Certified Quality Auditor

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From the variance F-test shown above, which of these conclusions is/are valid?

In a good Measurement System the most variation will be with part-to-part measurements. What should you do if the majority of variation is associated with the Gage R&R assuming the gage is technically capable?

Assessing process proportion as opposed to evaluating a process with respect to a set target can be done using which of these?

Range Charts are the technique used to determine if ______________ are occurring within the subgroups of the SPC Charts.

The Waste of Overproduction is defined as ______________________.

For the data shown here which statement(s) are true? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).

A ___________ problem in the Measurement System suggests that there is a lack of consistency in the measurement over time.

Which of these items contribute to what is necessary for successful Kaizen events?

Assessing process proportion as opposed to evaluating a process with respect to a set target can be done using one or more of these. (Note: There are 2 correct answers).

The Hardware Store ordered ten lawn mower from the manufacturer and just before shipping the manufacturer found one to have a motor that wouldn't start. For the manufacturer this would be categorized as what type of cost?

When the Inputs, X's, for your process are Normally Distributed about the Mean, the Outputs, Y's, will always be Normally Distributed.

Special Cause Variation falls into which two categories? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).

Upon completion and validation of an improvement to a process a Belt and the Project Team create a Control Plan that contains which of these?

If a Six Sigma project was to reduce changeover times and the team found the project success was decreasing over time since changeover times began to creep back up, which Lean tools should be considered in the Control Phase to reestablish and sustain the project success?

Following the completion of a LSS project the Belt not only creates a Control Plan he also develops a _____________ so those involved in the process know what to do when the critical metrics move out of spec.

Following process modifications, the Null Hypothesis states that no improvement to the process has occurred. If we discover the Null Hypothesis Test was rejected when it was false that would be a(n) ________________________.

Which Experimental Design typically is most associated with the fewest number of input variables or factors in the design?

A Belt rearranged the location of the parts inventory for a rework station locating the most often used parts to be within hand reach of the repair person. This rearrangement resulted in quicker repair times by eliminating one of seven major elements of waste which is the Waste of __________.

Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence

Certified Quality Auditor

Certified Quality Engineer

Certified Quality Improvement Associate

Six Sigma Green Belt

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