Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification MCQ 2

Question 1

In Lean Six Sigma, what does the acronym SIPOC stand for?

Accepted Answer

Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers

Answer

SIPOC is a high-level process map identifying Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customers to define project scope.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'Takt Time' in Lean manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

The rate at which a product must be produced to meet customer demand

Answer

Takt Time is calculated as available production time divided by customer demand rate, setting the production pace.

Question 3

A fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram is primarily used during which DMAIC phase?

Accepted Answer

Analyze

Answer

The fishbone diagram is an Analyze-phase tool used to identify potential root causes of a problem.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Control Chart in Six Sigma?

Accepted Answer

To distinguish between common cause and special cause variation

Answer

Control charts use statistical limits to differentiate normal process variation (common cause) from unusual events (special cause).

Question 5

In the 8 Wastes of Lean (DOWNTIME), what does the 'N' represent?

Accepted Answer

Non-utilized talent

Answer

In DOWNTIME, 'N' stands for Non-utilized Talent — wasting employees' skills, knowledge, or ideas.

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