Manufacturing and Production Six Sigma and Process Improvement 1

Question 1

What does DMAIC stand for in Six Sigma?

Accepted Answer

Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control

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Design, Manage, Analyze, Implement, Control

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Detect, Monitor, Assess, Inspect, Correct

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Develop, Map, Apply, Integrate, Complete

Question 2

A Six Sigma process has a defect rate of approximately:

Accepted Answer

3.4 defects per million opportunities

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1 defect per 100 opportunities

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1 defect per 10,000 opportunities

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6 defects per thousand opportunities

Question 3

In Six Sigma, what is a 'Black Belt'?

Accepted Answer

A full-time Six Sigma practitioner trained to lead improvement projects

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A supervisor with 10+ years of manufacturing experience

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A safety certification level

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A machine operator certification

Question 4

What is the purpose of a process capability study?

Accepted Answer

Assess how well a process meets specification requirements statistically

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Determine maximum machine speed

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Measure employee productivity

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Schedule production changeovers

Question 5

In the Measure phase of DMAIC, the primary goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Establish a baseline performance measurement for the process

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Identify root causes of the problem

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Implement improvement solutions

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Sustain the gains achieved

Question 6

What is a 'sigma level' used to describe?

Accepted Answer

How many standard deviations a process fits between its mean and specification limits

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Machine vibration frequency

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Employee skill rating

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A measurement unit for product weight