CPIM Quality and Continuous Improvement 2

Question 1

Which tool is used to graphically display the frequency distribution of defects or problems in descending order to identify the vital few causes?

Accepted Answer

Pareto chart

Answer

Control chart

Answer

Scatter diagram

Answer

Affinity diagram

Question 2

In Six Sigma, what does DMAIC stand for?

Accepted Answer

Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control

Answer

Design, Monitor, Assess, Implement, Check

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Define, Manage, Audit, Inspect, Confirm

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Detect, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Contain

Question 3

Which quality concept focuses on preventing defects at the source rather than inspecting them out after production?

Accepted Answer

Source inspection

Answer

Acceptance sampling

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Final inspection

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Lot tolerance percent defective

Question 4

A process produces output with a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 2. The specification limits are 44 to 56. What is the process capability index (Cp)?

Accepted Answer

1.0

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1.5

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2.0

Answer

0.5

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram?

Accepted Answer

Identify potential root causes of a problem

Answer

Track defect counts over time

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Compare two variables for correlation

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Display process steps sequentially

Question 6

In lean manufacturing, what does the term 'poka-yoke' refer to?

Accepted Answer

An error-proofing device or method

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A visual scheduling board

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A pull-based replenishment signal

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A waste elimination checklist

Question 7

Which statistical process control chart is most appropriate for monitoring the proportion of defective items in a sample?

Accepted Answer

p chart

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X-bar chart

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R chart

Answer

c chart