Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The Taguchi constant for flooring materials is known to be $50/cm sq. and the tolerance is 25 plus or minus 0.6. What is the quality loss function for losses incurred as a result of deviation from the target?

Accepted Answer

A) $1500 
B) $83 
C) $18 
D) $125 
E) $166 
A) $1500 
B) $83 
C) $18 
D) $125 
E) $166 C

Question 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 0.75 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 D

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The XY matrix is used to identify inputs and outputs from a project that has been mapped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Six in Six Sigma refers to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) number of standard deviations from a specification limit to the mean of a highly capable process 
B) number of means from a specification limit to the standard deviation of a highly capable process 
C) number of variances from a specification limit to the mean of a highly capable process 
D) number of means from a specification limit to the variances of a highly capable process 
E) number of means from zero of a highly capable process 
A) number of standard deviations from a specification limit to the mean of a highly capable process 
B) number of means from a specification limit to the standard deviation of a highly capable process 
C) number of variances from a specification limit to the mean of a highly capable process 
D) number of means from a specification limit to the variances of a highly capable process 
E) number of means from zero of a highly capable process

Question 10

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 11

The first step in the Taguchi process is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) problem identification 
B) brainstorming session 
C) experimental design 
D) run experiment 
E) analyze results 
A) problem identification 
B) brainstorming session 
C) experimental design 
D) run experiment 
E) analyze results

Question 12

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

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

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 15

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $400 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 0.5 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 0.3?

Accepted Answer

A) 144 
B) 450 
C) 4400 
D) 1600 
E) 1100 
A) 144 
B) 450 
C) 4400 
D) 1600 
E) 1100

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

DMAIC is very similar to Deming's PDCA cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

The Taguchi constant for flooring materials is known to be $50/cm sq. and the tolerance is 25 plus or minus 0.6. What is the quality loss function for losses incurred as a result of deviation from the target?

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.

At which company did Six Sigma originate?

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

The XY matrix is used to identify inputs and outputs from a project that has been mapped.

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

The Six in Six Sigma refers to the ________.

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 first step in the Taguchi process is ________.

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?

Offline experimentation is performed during the ________ phase.

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

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $400 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 0.5 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 0.3?

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

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

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

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

DMAIC is very similar to Deming's PDCA cycle.

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

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Exam 13: Six Sigma Management and Lean Tools

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

The Taguchi constant for flooring materials is known to be $50/cm sq. and the tolerance is 25 plus or minus 0.6. What is the quality loss function for losses incurred as a result of deviation from the target?

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.

At which company did Six Sigma originate?

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

The XY matrix is used to identify inputs and outputs from a project that has been mapped.

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

The Six in Six Sigma refers to the ________.

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 first step in the Taguchi process is ________.

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?

Offline experimentation is performed during the ________ phase.

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

What is the Taguchi constant for a device that costs $400 to repair and a tolerance of plus or minus 0.5 mm with a mean squared deviation from the target of 0.3?

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

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

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

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

DMAIC is very similar to Deming's PDCA cycle.

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