ASQ LSSBB COMPLETE EXAM PREP |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
2.1. Lean and six sigma share in common which of the following attributes:
a. They both focus on continuous improvement
b. Neither requires top management commitment
c. They both focus on internal customers
d. They both require long learning curves
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer a is correct.
Question 2
2.2. In order to assist a team in addressing an improvement project, which of the following
tools would be
most helpful?
a. The SIPOC high level process map
b. The DMAIC process
c. Pareto analysis of defect levels
d. The determination of RTY for major processes
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer b is correct.
Question 3
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,2.3. Reluctance of a line manager to release manpower or resources to a project manager
is one type of:
a. Matrix management
b. Objective prioritization
c. Organizational roadblock
d. Harmonization of responsibility and authority
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer c is correct.
Question 4
2.4. A SWOT analysis is an easy way for a company to evaluate itself and plan a strategy. A
key concern
is:
a. Lack of resources to do an analysis
b. Situations changing over time
c. Lack of objectivity in the analysis
d. Lack of planned change
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer c is correct.
Question 5
2.5. Which of the following concepts is mostly associated with Taiichi Ohno?
a. SPC
b. TOG
c. CTQ
d. TPS
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,CORRECT ANSWER
Answer d is correct.
Question 6
2.6. Increasing performance in a lean six sigma corporation from 3 sigma to 4 sigma would
reduce defects
per million by a factor of:
a. 2
b. 8
C. 10
d. 16
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer c is correct.
Question 7
2.7. In the hoshin kanri X-matrix what are the targeted organizational improvements
called?
a. Aims
b. Projects
c. Hows
d. Goals
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer a is correct.
Question 8
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, 2.8. Relative to the duties and responsibilities of departments within a six sigma company,
the most critical
requirement calls for:
a. Task forces and teams
b. The establishment of liaison roles
c. A matrix organizational structure
d. Cross functional collaboration
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer d is correct.
Question 9
2.9. The extension from lean production to lean office is possible because:
a. The office produces a variety of services
b. The concept of waste applies to every business environment
c. Offices are more data driven than manufacturing
d. There is little difference between production and office environments
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer b is correct.
Question 10
2.10. Which American figure is seen as the earliest advocate of waste reduction?
a. Henry Ford
b. Frederick W. Taylor
c. W. Edwards Deming
d. James Womack
CORRECT ANSWER
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
2.1. Lean and six sigma share in common which of the following attributes:
a. They both focus on continuous improvement
b. Neither requires top management commitment
c. They both focus on internal customers
d. They both require long learning curves
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer a is correct.
Question 2
2.2. In order to assist a team in addressing an improvement project, which of the following
tools would be
most helpful?
a. The SIPOC high level process map
b. The DMAIC process
c. Pareto analysis of defect levels
d. The determination of RTY for major processes
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer b is correct.
Question 3
1
,2.3. Reluctance of a line manager to release manpower or resources to a project manager
is one type of:
a. Matrix management
b. Objective prioritization
c. Organizational roadblock
d. Harmonization of responsibility and authority
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer c is correct.
Question 4
2.4. A SWOT analysis is an easy way for a company to evaluate itself and plan a strategy. A
key concern
is:
a. Lack of resources to do an analysis
b. Situations changing over time
c. Lack of objectivity in the analysis
d. Lack of planned change
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer c is correct.
Question 5
2.5. Which of the following concepts is mostly associated with Taiichi Ohno?
a. SPC
b. TOG
c. CTQ
d. TPS
2
,CORRECT ANSWER
Answer d is correct.
Question 6
2.6. Increasing performance in a lean six sigma corporation from 3 sigma to 4 sigma would
reduce defects
per million by a factor of:
a. 2
b. 8
C. 10
d. 16
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer c is correct.
Question 7
2.7. In the hoshin kanri X-matrix what are the targeted organizational improvements
called?
a. Aims
b. Projects
c. Hows
d. Goals
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer a is correct.
Question 8
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, 2.8. Relative to the duties and responsibilities of departments within a six sigma company,
the most critical
requirement calls for:
a. Task forces and teams
b. The establishment of liaison roles
c. A matrix organizational structure
d. Cross functional collaboration
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer d is correct.
Question 9
2.9. The extension from lean production to lean office is possible because:
a. The office produces a variety of services
b. The concept of waste applies to every business environment
c. Offices are more data driven than manufacturing
d. There is little difference between production and office environments
CORRECT ANSWER
Answer b is correct.
Question 10
2.10. Which American figure is seen as the earliest advocate of waste reduction?
a. Henry Ford
b. Frederick W. Taylor
c. W. Edwards Deming
d. James Womack
CORRECT ANSWER
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