Six Sigma Quiz

What is the waste related to producing goods that do not meet quality standards?

• Overproduction

• Inventory

• Defects

• Motion

Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 types of waste in lean manufacturing?

• Overproduction

• Overprocessing

• Overestimation

• Waiting

Which type of waste refers to unnecessary or excessive processing of a product?

• Overproduction

• Overprocessing

• Inventory

• Transportation

In the DMAIC process, which phase involves identifying and understanding the problem?

• Measure

• Analyze

• Define

• Control

What waste is associated with unnecessary or excessive movement by employees?

• Overproduction

• Overprocessing

• Motion

• Transportation

Which type of waste involves employees idling or waiting for the next step in the process?

• Overproduction

• Overprocessing

• Waiting

• Transportation

What tool is typically used in the "Analyze" phase of DMAIC to evaluate potential solutions and their impact on the process through scientific problem-solving process?

• Root Cause Analysis

• Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Value Stream Mapping

• Process Capability Analysis

What type of waste refers to unnecessary movement or transportation of materials?

• Overproduction

• Motion

• Transportation

• Waiting

Which waste refers to having more materials or products on hand than needed for immediate production?

• Overproduction

• Inventory

• Motion

• Waiting

In the PDCA cycle, what does the "Check" phase involve?

• Implementing the planned solution

• Studying the results and comparing them to the expected outcomes

• Identifying the root causes of the problem

• Developing a plan to address the issue