CVS CVS Function Analysis and FAST Diagrams Questions and Answers 4

Question 1

During a value study of a hospital HVAC system, the team defines a function as "provide comfort." Why would a facilitator reject this definition?

Accepted Answer

It uses a noun that is not measurable and violates the two-word verb-noun rule's intent

Answer

Function definitions should use an active verb and a measurable noun, and "comfort" is subjective and unmeasurable.

Question 2

In a technical FAST diagram, a function that occurs at the same time as another function on the critical path is placed where?

Accepted Answer

Directly above or below the function it accompanies, indicating "when" it happens

Answer

Same-time or caused-by functions are shown vertically above or below the critical-path function they accompany, reflecting the "when" direction.

Question 3

A team performing function-cost analysis finds that 60% of a product's cost is allocated to secondary functions. What does this most strongly suggest?

Accepted Answer

There is significant opportunity for value improvement by eliminating or reducing secondary function cost

Answer

High cost concentrated in secondary functions signals poor value and points to where cost reduction efforts should focus.

Question 4

Which question is used to move to the RIGHT along the critical path when constructing a FAST diagram?

Accepted Answer

"How is this function accomplished?"

Answer

Moving right answers "how," while moving left answers "why" in the How-Why logic of FAST.

Question 5

In a customer-oriented FAST diagram, which of the following is one of the four supporting function categories that supplement the task?

Accepted Answer

Assure convenience

Answer

Customer FAST uses supporting categories such as assure convenience, assure dependability, satisfy user, and attract user.

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CVS CVS Function Analysis and FAST Diagrams Questions and Answers 4