Process Improvement Methodologies Quiz

What is the main goal of Six Sigma methodology?

• To increase the number of product variations

• To minimize the amount of variations within the end product

• To focus on customer satisfaction through surveys

• To implement changes without data analysis

Which process is used in Six Sigma to optimize existing processes?

• PDCA

• Kaizen

• 5 Whys

• DMAIC

What does the 'C' in DMAIC stand for?

• Create

• Calculate

• Control

• Communicate

What is the focus of Total Quality Management (TQM)?

• Minimizing defects

• Continuous improvement over time

• Reducing employee workload

• Maximizing production speed

Which methodology is known for the principle of 'continuous improvement'?

• Lean manufacturing

• Six Sigma

• Kaizen

• BPM

What is the primary goal of Lean manufacturing?

• To focus on employee satisfaction

• To create flow and eliminate waste

• To maximize resource usage

• To increase product variety

What does the 'P' in PDCA stand for?

• Predict

• Plan

• Perform

• Produce

What is the purpose of the 5 Whys analysis?

• To evaluate customer feedback

• To create new processes

• To find the root cause of a problem

• To identify human errors

Which of the following is NOT a type of waste targeted by Kaizen?

• Muda

• Moku

• Mura

• Muri

What is the first step in the Business Process Management (BPM) cycle?

• Monitor

• Analyze

• Implement

• Optimize