Lean Six Sigma

What is the primary goal of Lean Six Sigma?

• To increase production speed at any cost.

• To reduce defects and waste while improving customer satisfaction.

• To solely focus on statistical analysis.

• To implement complex software systems.

Which of the following is a key principle of Lean?

• Overproduction.

• Inventory stockpiling

• Value stream mapping

• Accepting defects

The acronym DMAIC stands for:

• Design, Measure, Analyze, Implement, Control

• Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control

• Develop, Manage, Apply, Integrate, Calculate

• Direct, Monitor, Adjust, Innovate, Complete

What is "waste" in Lean terms?

• Any activity that consumes resources without creating value for the customer

• Discarded materials only

• Excessive employee breaks

• Unused office supplies and personnel

What is the purpose of a control chart in Six Sigma?

• To track project progress

• To visualize process variation over time

• To calculate financial metrics

• To create employee schedules

Which of the following is a common metric used in Six Sigma to measure process capability?

• ROI (Return on Investment)

• CPU (Central Processing Unit)

• DPMO (Defects Per Million Opportunities)

• KPI (Key Performance Indicator)

In the "Define" phase of DMAIC, the primary focus is on:

• Implementing solutions

• Identifying the problem and project goals

• Analyzing data for root causes

• Monitoring long-term results

The "Analyze" phase of DMAIC is primarily concerned with?

• Generating potential solutions

• Validating measurement systems

• Determining the root causes of the problem

• Establishing process Improvement

Which tool is very helpful in the "Define" phase, for creating a project foundation?

• A histogram

• A project charter

• A Business Case

• A Control Chart

Pilot testing of solutions occurs within which phase?

• Define

• Measure

• Analyze

• Improve

• Control