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Who is credited with developing the concept of 'Design for Six Sigma' (DFSS)?
Answer: Mikel Harry
Mikel Harry, co-founder of the Six Sigma Academy, is widely credited with developing and formalizing the DFSS methodology.
The term 'Poka-Yoke' originates from which language?
Answer: Japanese
Poka-Yoke is a Japanese term meaning 'mistake-proofing,' developed by Shigeo Shingo as part of the Toyota Production System.
In Six Sigma, what does the abbreviation 'CTQ' stand for?
Answer: Critical to Quality
CTQ stands for Critical to Quality, representing the key measurable characteristics of a product or process whose performance standards must be met to satisfy the customer.
Which of the following best describes the 'Voice of the Customer' (VOC) in Six Sigma?
Answer: Structured process for capturing customer needs and expectations
VOC is a structured research process used to capture customers' stated and unstated needs, expectations, and preferences to drive improvement priorities.
What Six Sigma metric represents the number of defects per million opportunities at the 6σ performance level?
Answer: 3.4
At the 6σ level (with a 1.5σ shift), a process produces 3.4 defects per million opportunities (DPMO).
The 'Seven Deadly Wastes' in Lean are often remembered by the acronym TIMWOOD. What does the 'W' stand for?
Answer: Waiting
In TIMWOOD, 'W' stands for Waiting — time spent idle while waiting for materials, information, equipment, or people.
In the context of Six Sigma, what is a 'Black Belt' primarily responsible for?
Answer: Leading and executing improvement projects full-time
Black Belts lead complex improvement projects full-time, applying DMAIC methodology and advanced statistical tools to achieve significant business results.