DMAIC - Chapter 2 Quiz

What does DMAIC stand for?

• Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control

• Design, Measure, Analyze, Implement, Control

• Define, Measure, Assess, Improve, Control

• Design, Measure, Assess, Improve, Control

Which step of DMAIC involves identifying the critical-to-quality (CTQ) factors?

• Measure

• Define

• Analyze

• Improve

What is the primary purpose of the Measure step in DMAIC?

• To implement solutions

• To collect data and assess current performance

• To identify root causes

• To control the process

Which tool is used to prioritize potential sources of variability in a process?

• Control charts

• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

• Discrete-event simulation

• Process mapping

In the Analyze step, what is the main focus?

• Implementing solutions

• Understanding the root causes of problems

• Measuring performance

• Defining project goals

What is a key output of the Improve step?

• A detailed project charter

• A list of KPIVs and KPOVs

• A proposed solution to the identified problems

• A control plan

What does KPIV stand for?

• Key Process Input Variables

• Key Performance Input Variables

• Key Process Improvement Variables

• Key Performance Improvement Variables

Which of the following is NOT a criterion used in FMEA?

• Likelihood of failure

• Ability to detect failure

• Cost of failure

• Severity of failure

What is the purpose of control charts in the DMAIC process?

• To measure customer satisfaction

• To monitor process stability and control

• To identify root causes

• To define project goals

Which of the following is a common application of discrete-event simulation?

• Manufacturing process optimization

• Service quality improvement

• Scheduling problems in factories

• All of the above