CQIA Process Analysis & Improvement Techniques 5

Question 1

A team is piloting a process change on a small scale before full deployment. This approach aligns with which phase of the PDCA cycle?

Accepted Answer

Do

Answer

The 'Do' phase of PDCA involves implementing the change on a small or trial scale to gather data before broader deployment.

Question 2

Which lean concept describes producing only what is needed, when it is needed, and in the amount needed?

Accepted Answer

Just-in-Time (JIT)

Answer

Just-in-Time (JIT) is the lean principle of producing the right item in the right quantity at the right time, eliminating overproduction waste.

Question 3

During process improvement, 'piloting' a solution before full rollout is important primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Allows testing of the solution with lower risk before committing fully

Answer

Piloting reduces risk by testing the solution in a limited environment, allowing adjustments before organization-wide implementation.

Question 4

A team using FMEA assigns a Risk Priority Number (RPN) by multiplying three factors. Which three factors are used?

Accepted Answer

Severity, Occurrence, Detection

Answer

RPN = Severity × Occurrence × Detection; higher RPN scores indicate failure modes requiring priority attention.

Question 5

In process improvement, 'standardization' following a successful change is critical because it:

Accepted Answer

Locks in gains and prevents regression to old methods

Answer

Standardizing the improved process documents the new method and holds the gains, preventing teams from reverting to previous practices.

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