Question 1

The SS method establishes ways to eliminate unnecessary housekeeping aspects of a work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

SCENARIO 19-8 Recently, a university switched to a new type of computer-based registration.The registrar is concerned with the amount of time students are spending on the computer registering under the new system.She decides to randomly select 8 students on each of the 12 days of the registration and determine the time each spends on the computer registering.The range, mean, and standard deviation of the times required to register are in the table that follows. 
-Referring to Scenario 19-8, an  chart is to be used for the time required to register.The lower control limit for this data set is ________, while the upper control limit is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of SCENARIO 19-8 Recently, a university switched to...

Question 3

SCENARIO 19-7 A supplier of silicone sheets for producers of computer chips wants to evaluate her manufacturing process.She takes samples of size 5 from each day's output and counts the number of blemishes on each silicone sheet.The results from 20 days of such evaluations are presented below.  She also decides that the upper specification limit is 10 blemishes.
-Referring to Scenario 19-7, an  chart is to be used for the number of blemishes.The lower control limit for this data set is ________, while the upper control limit is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of SCENARIO 19-7 A supplier of silicone sheets...

Question 4

SCENARIO 19-7 A supplier of silicone sheets for producers of computer chips wants to evaluate her manufacturing process.She takes samples of size 5 from each day's output and counts the number of blemishes on each silicone sheet.The results from 20 days of such evaluations are presented below.  She also decides that the upper specification limit is 10 blemishes.
-Referring to Scenario 19-7, an R chart is to be constructed for the number of blemishes. The center line of this R chart is located at __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of SCENARIO 19-7 A supplier of silicone sheets...

Question 5

SCENARIO 19-9 The manufacturer of canned food constructed control charts and analyzed several quality characteristics.One characteristic of interest is the weight of the filled cans.The lower specification limit for weight is 2.95 pounds.The table below provides the range and mean of the weights of five cans tested every fifteen minutes during a day's production. 
-Referring to Scenario 19-9, based on the R chart, it appears that the process is out of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

SCENARIO 19-10 Below is the number of defective items from a production line over twenty consecutive morning shifts. 
-Referring to Scenario 19-10, based on the c chart, no opportunity appears to be present to render an improvement in the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The control chart

Accepted Answer

A) focuses on the time dimension of a system. 
B) captures the natural variability in the system. 
C) can be used for categorical, discrete, or continuous variables. 
D) All of the above.

Question 8

SS method focuses on preventing the causes of defects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Maintaining the gains that have been made with a revised process in the long term by avoiding potential problems that can occur when a process is changed involves which part of the DMAIC process?

Accepted Answer

A) Define 
B) Measure 
C) Analyze 
D) Improve 
E) Control

Question 10

SCENARIO 19-9 The manufacturer of canned food constructed control charts and analyzed several quality characteristics.One characteristic of interest is the weight of the filled cans.The lower specification limit for weight is 2.95 pounds.The table below provides the range and mean of the weights of five cans tested every fifteen minutes during a day's production. 
-Referring to Scenario 19-9, an  chart is to be used for the weight.The lower control limit for this data set is ________, while the upper control limit is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of SCENARIO 19-9 The manufacturer of canned food...

Question 11

SCENARIO 19-3 A quality control analyst for a light bulb manufacturer is concerned that the time it takes to produce a batch of light bulbs is too erratic.Accordingly, the analyst randomly surveys 10 production periods each day for 14 days and records the sample mean and range for each day. 
-Referring to Scenario 19-3, suppose the analyst constructs an R chart to see if the variability in production times is in-control.What is the center line of this R chart?

Accepted Answer

A) 4.8 
B) 6.0 
C) 6.9 
D) 7.1

Question 12

_______ causes of variation are correctable without modifying the system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ causes of variation are correctable without...

Question 13

Total Productive Maintenance focuses on preventing the causes of defects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The focus of Lean Six Sigma is on removing non-value added steps and waste which can exist in any part of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

SMED establishes ways to clean and maintain the necessary housekeeping aspects of a work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Quick Changeover Techniques involve methods that enable participants to reduce setup time for equipment and resources and materials needed for changeover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

SCENARIO 19-3 A quality control analyst for a light bulb manufacturer is concerned that the time it takes to produce a batch of light bulbs is too erratic.Accordingly, the analyst randomly surveys 10 production periods each day for 14 days and records the sample mean and range for each day. 
-Referring to Scenario 19-3, suppose the analyst constructs an  chart to see if the production process is in-control.Which expression best describes this chart?

Accepted Answer

A) In-control 
B) Increasing trend 
C) Decreasing trend 
D) Individual outliers

Question 18

The cause of variation that can be reduced only by changing the system is ______ cause variation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cause of variation that can be...

Question 19

TPM establishes ways to eliminate unnecessary housekeeping aspects of a work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Quick Changeover Techniques is among the tools of Lean Six Sigma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Statistical Applications in Quality Management Online

The SS method establishes ways to eliminate unnecessary housekeeping aspects of a work environment.

SCENARIO 19-10 Below is the number of defective items from a production line over twenty consecutive morning shifts. -Referring to Scenario 19-10, based on the c chart, no opportunity appears to be present to render an improvement in the process.

The control chart

SS method focuses on preventing the causes of defects.

Maintaining the gains that have been made with a revised process in the long term by avoiding potential problems that can occur when a process is changed involves which part of the DMAIC process?

_______ causes of variation are correctable without modifying the system.

Total Productive Maintenance focuses on preventing the causes of defects.

The focus of Lean Six Sigma is on removing non-value added steps and waste which can exist in any part of an organization.

SMED establishes ways to clean and maintain the necessary housekeeping aspects of a work environment.

Quick Changeover Techniques involve methods that enable participants to reduce setup time for equipment and resources and materials needed for changeover.

The cause of variation that can be reduced only by changing the system is ______ cause variation.

TPM establishes ways to eliminate unnecessary housekeeping aspects of a work environment.

Quick Changeover Techniques is among the tools of Lean Six Sigma.