Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Define Phase: Project Charter 5

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios represents an appropriate use of a project charter revision?

Accepted Answer

Analyze phase data reveals the problem is in a different process than originally scoped

Answer

When data reveals the project should address a different process, the charter must be revised to reflect the updated scope and re-approved by the sponsor.

Question 2

A project charter that lacks a specific project end date is most at risk for:

Accepted Answer

Losing team focus and allowing the project to drag on indefinitely

Answer

Without a defined end date, teams lose urgency and projects frequently stall, consuming resources without delivering results.

Question 3

In a Lean Six Sigma project charter, 'Critical to Quality' (CTQ) characteristics are derived from:

Accepted Answer

Voice of the Customer data translated into measurable quality requirements

Answer

CTQs are customer-driven quality requirements translated from VOC data into specific, measurable process characteristics.

Question 4

When a Black Belt is assigned a project where the problem statement was written by the sponsor, the Black Belt's first responsibility is to:

Accepted Answer

Verify the problem statement with data and refine it if necessary before finalizing the charter

Answer

The Black Belt must validate sponsor-provided problem statements with actual data to ensure they accurately reflect process reality before committing to the charter.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes the difference between a project charter's 'goal statement' and 'business case'?

Accepted Answer

The goal statement describes what the team will do; the business case describes why the organization should care

Answer

The goal statement specifies the measurable improvement target, while the business case explains the financial and strategic rationale for the project.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Practice Test

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Practice Test

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Define Phase: Project Charter 5