TS Continuous Improvement Techniques 3

Question 1

A test manager uses a cumulative flow diagram (CFD). What does a widening band in the 'In Testing' stage indicate?

Accepted Answer

Work is accumulating and cycle time is growing

Answer

A widening band in a CFD stage shows that work items are piling up there, signaling growing cycle time and a bottleneck.

Question 2

Which Six Sigma role is typically responsible for leading Black Belt projects and mentoring improvement teams across an organization?

Accepted Answer

Master Black Belt

Answer

Master Black Belts are the highest-level Six Sigma practitioners, responsible for leading complex projects and coaching Black Belts.

Question 3

When applying the 5S methodology in a test lab, which step involves establishing standards and procedures to maintain the improved state?

Accepted Answer

Standardize (Seiketsu)

Answer

Standardize (Seiketsu) is the fourth S, focused on creating documented standards and schedules to maintain the gains from the first three steps.

Question 4

A test organization wants to benchmark its defect removal efficiency against industry peers. Which source would provide the most relevant data?

Accepted Answer

CISQ or SEI published benchmarking reports

Answer

Industry bodies like CISQ and SEI publish benchmark data on software quality metrics, including defect removal efficiency across organizations.

Question 5

In a Value Stream Map, a 'push' system between test stages is characterized by which behavior?

Accepted Answer

Work is sent to the next stage regardless of its readiness

Answer

In a push system, work is forwarded to the next stage based on schedules or availability of the sender, not the readiness of the receiver.

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