CQIA Continuous Improvement 4

Question 1

Which of the eight wastes defined in Lean includes producing reports or data that nobody uses?

Accepted Answer

Overproduction

Answer

Overproduction includes making more of anything — parts, reports, or information — than is currently needed by the next process or customer.

Question 2

In a fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram, the categories commonly used for manufacturing processes are often referred to as the '6 Ms.' Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 Ms?

Accepted Answer

Money

Answer

The 6 Ms are Man, Machine, Method, Material, Measurement, and Mother Nature (Environment); Money is not a standard category.

Question 3

A team is selecting a continuous improvement project. Which criterion is MOST aligned with the CQIA approach to project selection?

Accepted Answer

The project should align with organizational strategic goals and have measurable impact

Answer

Effective project selection ties improvement efforts to strategic priorities and quantifiable outcomes, ensuring resources are focused where they matter most.

Question 4

What does 'takt time' represent in a Lean production environment?

Accepted Answer

The available production time divided by customer demand rate

Answer

Takt time sets the pace of production to match customer demand, calculated as available work time divided by units required.

Question 5

A team has completed a root cause analysis and identified the root cause of recurring defects. According to PDCA, what should they do NEXT?

Accepted Answer

Develop and plan a corrective action to address the root cause

Answer

After identifying the root cause (Plan phase analysis), the team should develop a corrective action plan before moving to the Do phase implementation.

(CQIA) ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate Practice Test

(CQIA) ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate Practice Test

CQIA Continuous Improvement 4