Question 1

The efficacy of a business case is checked using the mnemonic RUMBA. The "M" in RUMBA stands for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  methods 
B)  materials 
C)  motivation 
D)  measurable 
E)  manpower 
A)  methods 
B)  materials 
C)  motivation 
D)  measurable 
E)  manpower D

Question 2

Black belts are trained in basic quality tools and work in teams to improve quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The Taguchi method focuses primarily on ________.

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 C

Question 4

Process FMEA, process capability assessments, basic statistics, and decision making are the tools used in the ________ phase 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 5

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $250 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 2 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 0.2?

Accepted Answer

A)  2.5 
B)  62.5 
C)  2625 
D)  2500 
E)  6250 
A)  2.5 
B)  62.5 
C)  2625 
D)  2500 
E)  6250

Question 6

What is robust design and what are the different types of design that compose it?

Accepted Answer

The concept of robust design is that pro

Question 7

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $200 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 0.25 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 0.6?

Accepted Answer

A)  1152 
B)  556 
C)  3200 
D)  34.7 
E)  55.6 
A)  1152 
B)  556 
C)  3200 
D)  34.7 
E)  55.6

Question 8

What are the titles and roles of the key players in Six Sigma efforts?

Accepted Answer

The titles are champion, master black be

Question 9

In the Taguchi method, levels of parameters are also known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mixes 
B)  settings 
C)  factors 
D)  treatments 
E)  models 
A)  mixes 
B)  settings 
C)  factors 
D)  treatments 
E)  models

Question 10

The job of the champion is to work with black belts to identify possible projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 0.125 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.33)2.

Accepted Answer

A)  672 
B)  964 
C)  158 
D)  226 
E)  732 
A)  672 
B)  964 
C)  158 
D)  226 
E)  732

Question 12

What are the two major steps in the measure phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  selecting process outcomes and mapping non value added activities 
B)  selecting process outcomes and verifying measurements 
C)  understanding the process and mapping non value added activities 
D)  understanding the process and verifying measurements 
E)  mapping non value added activities and verifying measurements 
A)  selecting process outcomes and mapping non value added activities 
B)  selecting process outcomes and verifying measurements 
C)  understanding the process and mapping non value added activities 
D)  understanding the process and verifying measurements 
E)  mapping non value added activities and verifying measurements

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Briefly define each of the steps in the DMAIC process.

Accepted Answer

• Define: Define the project goals and c

Question 15

The process of selecting control factors and determining optimal levels for them 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 16

What is gauge R&R and what are some of reasons that can result in problems of measurements?

Accepted Answer

Gauge R&R, sometimes referred to as gage

Question 17

Concept design is the process of examining competing technologies to produce a product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The goal with a process map is to identify value-added activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Briefly describe each of the Taguchi design perspectives. Which of the four perspectives does the Taguchi method focus on?

Accepted Answer

Robust design: states that products and

Question 20

Which key player in Six Sigma works with black belts to identify possible projects and is at the CEO or VP level depending on company size?

Accepted Answer

A)  master black belt 
B)  champion 
C)  green belt 
D)  orange belt 
E)  premier 
A)  master black belt 
B)  champion 
C)  green belt 
D)  orange belt 
E)  premier

The efficacy of a business case is checked using the mnemonic RUMBA. The "M" in RUMBA stands for ________.

Black belts are trained in basic quality tools and work in teams to improve quality.

The Taguchi method focuses primarily on ________.

Process FMEA, process capability assessments, basic statistics, and decision making are the tools used in the ________ phase of the DMAIC process.

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $250 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 2 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 0.2?

What is robust design and what are the different types of design that compose it?

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $200 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 0.25 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 0.6?

What are the titles and roles of the key players in Six Sigma efforts?

In the Taguchi method, levels of parameters are also known as ________.

The job of the champion is to work with black belts to identify possible projects.

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 0.125 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.33)².

What are the two major steps in the measure phase?

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

Briefly define each of the steps in the DMAIC process.

The process of selecting control factors and determining optimal levels for them is known as ________.

What is gauge R&R and what are some of reasons that can result in problems of measurements?

Concept design is the process of examining competing technologies to produce a product.

The goal with a process map is to identify value-added activities.

Briefly describe each of the Taguchi design perspectives. Which of the four perspectives does the Taguchi method focus on?

Which key player in Six Sigma works with black belts to identify possible projects and is at the CEO or VP level depending on company size?

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

The efficacy of a business case is checked using the mnemonic RUMBA. The "M" in RUMBA stands for ________.

Black belts are trained in basic quality tools and work in teams to improve quality.

The Taguchi method focuses primarily on ________.

Process FMEA, process capability assessments, basic statistics, and decision making are the tools used in the ________ phase of the DMAIC process.

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $250 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 2 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 0.2?

What is robust design and what are the different types of design that compose it?

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $200 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 0.25 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 0.6?

What are the titles and roles of the key players in Six Sigma efforts?

In the Taguchi method, levels of parameters are also known as ________.

The job of the champion is to work with black belts to identify possible projects.

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 0.125 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.33)2.

What are the two major steps in the measure phase?

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

Briefly define each of the steps in the DMAIC process.

The process of selecting control factors and determining optimal levels for them is known as ________.

What is gauge R&R and what are some of reasons that can result in problems of measurements?

Concept design is the process of examining competing technologies to produce a product.

The goal with a process map is to identify value-added activities.

Briefly describe each of the Taguchi design perspectives. Which of the four perspectives does the Taguchi method focus on?

Which key player in Six Sigma works with black belts to identify possible projects and is at the CEO or VP level depending on company size?

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 0.125 is required and the mean squared deviation (V) from the target is (0.33)².