PDCA Cycle Quiz

Who originally conceptualised the PDCA cycle?

• Joseph Juran

• Kaoru Ishikawa

• W. Edwards Deming

• Walter A. Shewhart

In which phase of the PDCA cycle is the root cause analysis primarily conducted?

• Plan

• Do

• Check

• Act

Which of the following tools is most commonly used during the 'Plan' phase?

• Fishbone Diagram

• Control Charts

• Pareto Analysis

• Gantt Chart

What is the primary objective of the 'Do' phase in the PDCA cycle?

• Implementing the plan on a small scale

• Analysing the results

• Identifying the problem

• Standardising the solution

In the PDCA cycle, which phase involves verifying whether the changes are working as intended?

• Plan

• Do

• Check

• Act

What is another commonly used name for the PDCA cycle?

• DMAIC

• Shewhart Cycle

• Six Sigma Cycle

• Lean Cycle

Which of the following is a primary activity in the 'Check' phase?

• Data collection

• Root cause analysis

• Implementing solutions

• Comparing actual outcomes to expected outcomes

What is the main purpose of the 'Act' phase in the PDCA cycle?

• Documenting the process

• Standardising successful processes

• Conducting pilot tests

• Brainstorming solutions

During which PDCA phase would you use a run chart to monitor performance over time?

• Plan

• Do

• Check

• Act

What is the primary benefit of using the PDCA cycle in continuous improvement?

• Quick implementation

• Structured approach to problem-solving

• Cost reduction

• Immediate results