Six Sigma Final Exam questions with answers
Six Sigma can be defined as... (Select all that are true.) - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔1. A problem-solving methodology
2. A specific level of quality employed by Motorola
NOT: The sixth iteration of the quality system invented by Toyota
In the diagram below, the measured performance of parts on a
characteristic that is critical to the customer's experience is shown.
(Part 2 is out of the allowable specification by the smallest possible
margin and part 3 is within the allowable specification by the
smallest possible margin.) Considering the four parts shown in the
diagram, select all true statements about the parts' life cycles. -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1. Part 1 (under LSL) will end up costing
the producing company the most of the four parts.
2. Part 4 (just under target) will end up costing the producing
company less than the other three parts
NOT: Part 2 (under LSL) will end up costing the producing company
much more than part 3 (just over LSL)
Referring to the diagram below, which of the four parts shown would
the customer prefer to have? (Part 2 is out of the allowable
specification by the smallest possible margin and part 3 is within the
,allowable specification by the smallest possible margin.) - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Part 4 - closest to target value
NOT: Parts 1-3
Which list contains the five pillar principles of lean six sigma and
using data? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Determinism, variation,
measurement, leverage, risk
Match each phase of the Six Sigma improvement project roadmap
(DMAIC) with its correct description on the right. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Define: Set the context, key metrics, and objectives
for the project.
Measure: Capture the current baseline performance and capability of
the process or system being improved. Identify: all possible
contributing factors.
Analyze: Narrow the pool
Improve: Develop and validate
Control: Establish plans and procedures
Six Sigma can be valuable applied in which of the following domains:
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Managing, Process Improvement,
Design, Thinking
, Match each six sigma role with the correct description of its
responsibilities: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Core leadership team
member: Planning the strategic intent of the company's six sigma
efforts; connects the six sigma efforts to the executive team of the
company.
Deployment leader: Leading and managing the work of rolling six
sigma out to organizations and individuals within the company.
Champion: Leading and advocating for the methods, tools, and
successes of six sigma within a company.
Master Black Belt: an expert teacher
Black Belt: The leader of a technically substantial improvement
project; a trained practitioner up to the level of advanced methods
and tools within six sigma.
Green Belt: trained leader of an improvement
Yellow Belt: an improvement project team member
Which element should NEVER be included in a project problem
statement? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An indication of the
probable cause of the problem.
Which element should NEVER be included in a project objective
statement? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An indication of the solution
direction.
Six Sigma can be defined as... (Select all that are true.) - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔1. A problem-solving methodology
2. A specific level of quality employed by Motorola
NOT: The sixth iteration of the quality system invented by Toyota
In the diagram below, the measured performance of parts on a
characteristic that is critical to the customer's experience is shown.
(Part 2 is out of the allowable specification by the smallest possible
margin and part 3 is within the allowable specification by the
smallest possible margin.) Considering the four parts shown in the
diagram, select all true statements about the parts' life cycles. -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1. Part 1 (under LSL) will end up costing
the producing company the most of the four parts.
2. Part 4 (just under target) will end up costing the producing
company less than the other three parts
NOT: Part 2 (under LSL) will end up costing the producing company
much more than part 3 (just over LSL)
Referring to the diagram below, which of the four parts shown would
the customer prefer to have? (Part 2 is out of the allowable
specification by the smallest possible margin and part 3 is within the
,allowable specification by the smallest possible margin.) - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Part 4 - closest to target value
NOT: Parts 1-3
Which list contains the five pillar principles of lean six sigma and
using data? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Determinism, variation,
measurement, leverage, risk
Match each phase of the Six Sigma improvement project roadmap
(DMAIC) with its correct description on the right. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Define: Set the context, key metrics, and objectives
for the project.
Measure: Capture the current baseline performance and capability of
the process or system being improved. Identify: all possible
contributing factors.
Analyze: Narrow the pool
Improve: Develop and validate
Control: Establish plans and procedures
Six Sigma can be valuable applied in which of the following domains:
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Managing, Process Improvement,
Design, Thinking
, Match each six sigma role with the correct description of its
responsibilities: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Core leadership team
member: Planning the strategic intent of the company's six sigma
efforts; connects the six sigma efforts to the executive team of the
company.
Deployment leader: Leading and managing the work of rolling six
sigma out to organizations and individuals within the company.
Champion: Leading and advocating for the methods, tools, and
successes of six sigma within a company.
Master Black Belt: an expert teacher
Black Belt: The leader of a technically substantial improvement
project; a trained practitioner up to the level of advanced methods
and tools within six sigma.
Green Belt: trained leader of an improvement
Yellow Belt: an improvement project team member
Which element should NEVER be included in a project problem
statement? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An indication of the
probable cause of the problem.
Which element should NEVER be included in a project objective
statement? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An indication of the solution
direction.
