Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification MCQ Flashcards
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In Lean Six Sigma, what does the acronym SIPOC stand for?
Answer: Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers
SIPOC is a high-level process map identifying Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customers to define project scope.
Which of the following best describes 'Takt Time' in Lean manufacturing?
Answer: The rate at which a product must be produced to meet customer demand
Takt Time is calculated as available production time divided by customer demand rate, setting the production pace.
A fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram is primarily used during which DMAIC phase?
Answer: Analyze
The fishbone diagram is an Analyze-phase tool used to identify potential root causes of a problem.
What is the primary purpose of a Control Chart in Six Sigma?
Answer: To distinguish between common cause and special cause variation
Control charts use statistical limits to differentiate normal process variation (common cause) from unusual events (special cause).
In the 8 Wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME), what does the 'N' represent?
Answer: Non-utilized talent
In DOWNTIME, 'N' stands for Non-utilized Talent — wasting employees' skills, knowledge, or ideas.
Which metric measures the percentage of units that pass through a process without any defects or rework?
Answer: First Pass Yield (FPY)
First Pass Yield (FPY) is the ratio of units completed correctly the first time without any rework or correction.
During the Define phase of DMAIC, which document formally authorizes a Six Sigma project and outlines its scope?
Answer: Project Charter
The Project Charter is the key Define-phase document that defines the problem, goal, scope, team, and timeline.