BSE Quality Management and Process Improvement

Question 1

What does the acronym DMAIC stand for in Six Sigma methodology?

Accepted Answer

Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control

Answer

DMAIC is the core Six Sigma improvement framework: Define the problem, Measure current performance, Analyze root causes, Improve the process, and Control the new state.

Question 2

Which quality management tool is used to identify the root causes of a problem by categorizing potential causes into categories like People, Process, Equipment, and Environment?

Accepted Answer

Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram

Answer

The fishbone diagram (also called Ishikawa or cause-and-effect diagram) organizes potential causes of a problem into major categories for root cause analysis.

Question 3

According to the Pareto Principle, approximately what percentage of problems are caused by a small percentage of causes?

Accepted Answer

80% of problems come from 20% of causes

Answer

The Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) states that approximately 80% of effects come from 20% of causes, helping teams prioritize improvement efforts.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Statistical Process Control (SPC) chart?

Accepted Answer

To monitor process performance over time and detect special cause variation

Answer

SPC charts (control charts) track process metrics over time and use statistical control limits to distinguish normal variation from special cause variation requiring action.

Question 5

ISO 9001 is a widely recognized standard for which management system?

Accepted Answer

Quality Management Systems

Answer

ISO 9001 specifies requirements for a quality management system that organizations can use to demonstrate consistent delivery of products and services meeting customer requirements.

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BSE Quality Management and Process Improvement