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LSSBB Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Questions + Answers

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2022 7:49 am
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QUESTION 1
Fractional Factorial designs are used to reduce the ____________ because the number of runs has been lowered.

A. Timeandcostofexperiments
B. Numberofpeopleinvolved
C. Number of data measurement points D. Output summary
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 2
Fractional Factorial Designs are used to analyze factors to model the output as a function of inputs if Hypothesis Testing in the Analyze Phase was inadequate to sufficiently narrow the factors that significantly impact the output(s).
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 3
A Factorial Experiment based on a Level 2 Design with 6 factors would require 16 runs to fully assess the interactions.


A. True B. False
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 4
Which statement(s) are correct about the DOE Factorial plot output here? (Note: There are 3 correct answers).
A. Twofactorswereoperatedat3levelseach
B. Thehighesttoolagewasachievedwithmetalhardnessathighlevelwhilekeepingthecuttingspeedatthelowlevel C. The design indicated above is a 32 factorial design
D. The cutting speed and cutting angle are at the low level for the least tool age achieved
E. Allfactorshad2levelsintheexperiment


Correct Answer: BCE Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 5
Which statement(s) are incorrect for the Regression Analysis shown here? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).
A. Theair-fuelratioexplainsmostoftheTurbineOutputvariation
B. TheRegressionexplainsover98%oftheprocessvariation
C. This Multiple Linear Regression has three statistically significant independent variables D. If the air-fuel ratio increases by 1, the TurbineOutput more than triples
E. TheSteamExitTempexplainsthemostvariationoftheTurbineOutput
Correct Answer: DE Section: (none) Explanation


Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 6
Which statement(s) are most correct for the Regression Analysis shown here?
A. TheRegressionexplains50.8%oftheprocessvariation
B. Theair-fuelratioexplainsmostoftheTurbineOutputvariation
C. This Simple Linear Regression explains 98+% of the process variation
D. This Multiple Linear Regression has four statistically significant independent variables
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 7
A valid mathematical Regression represents all of the characteristics shown except ___________________________.

A. TheresidualswhenplottedfollowaNormalDistribution
B. Thesumoftheresidualsiszero
C. All of the standardized residuals will be within ±3 Standard Deviations D. Most standardized residuals are within ±2 Standard Deviations
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 8
When a Belt conducts a Linear Correlation Analysis and finds that as an X increases the Y also increase then he has proven a ______________ correlation.
A. Negative
B. Positive
C. Monomial
D. Single alignment
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 9
A valid Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) is characterized by all of these except _______________________.
A. ItisanassumptionthattheX’s(inputs)arenotcorrelatedtoeachother B. TheX’s(inputs)areassumedtobeindependentofeachother
C. MLR is conducted based on a deliberate form of experimentation
D. The Residuals from MLR analysis have to be Normally Distributed
Correct Answer: C Section: (none)


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QUESTION 10
Which statement is NOT correct about the Fitted Line Plot shown here?


A. Theindependentvariableisthereactant
B. Ifthereactantwas6units,with95%confidencewewouldexpectaminimumyieldof100units
C. With at least 95% confidence, we can expect less than 10 units of Yield when the reactant is at a value of 1 D. A reactant value between 2 and 4 units yields around 20 to 40
E. Whenthereactantincreases,theexpectedyieldwouldincrease
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 11
When doing Hypothesis Testing on Non-normal data Belts will use a ________________ to compare more than two sample proportions to each other.
A. Z score T able
B. Sakami T able
C. Mean-to-Mode Analysis
D. Contingency T able
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 12
It would be more likely than not for a Belt conducting a Regression Analysis to find that the _______________________.

A. r2valueissmallerthantheabsolutevalueofr


B. CorrelationCoefficientequalsr2
C. Coefficient of Determination is less than r2 D. Correlation Coefficient equals r divided by 2
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 13
When a Belt properly analyzes the results of an experiment he must examine the Residuals in expectation of finding all of the following except _________.
A. SomeResidualshigherthanothers
B. SomeResidualslowerthanothers
C. All Residuals within 2 Standard Deviations of the Mean D. Residuals will represent a Linear Regression
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 14
Sally and Sara sell flower pots at their garage sale. Sally motivates Sara mentioning that they will sell a minimum of 15 pots per day if the outside temperature exceeds 60o F. From a sample, whose population is assumed to follow a Normal Distribution, taken for 30 days at 60 degrees or more an average of 13.6 pots per day were sold with a Standard Deviation of 0.7 pots. The statistical Degrees of Freedom for this example are?
A. 1 B. 29 C. 30 D. 31 E. 2
Correct Answer: B Section: (none)


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QUESTION 15
Sally and Sara sell flower pots at their garage sale. Martha motivates Rose mentioning that they will sell a minimum of 16 pots per day if the outside temperature exceeds 60o F. From a sample, whose population is assumed to follow a Normal Distribution, taken for 30 days at 60 degrees or more an average of 15.2 pots per day were sold with a Standard Deviation of 0.6 pots. What is the Z value for this sales process?
A. 0.67 B. 1.13 C. 1.33 D. 2.66
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 16
The relationship between a response variable and one or more independent variables is investigated and modeled by use of __________________.
A. X-YMatrix
B. Baldridge Assessment
C. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) D. Critical X's Definition
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 17
An ANOVA used across many dependent variables could increase the Beta risk.


A. True B. False
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 18
The Mann-Whitney test is a powerful test and is unique to situations from which of the choices listed? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).
A. T esting the identity of two populations
B. FocusesonequalityoftheMedianofthetwopopulations

C. Less powerful than the traditional “t-test”
D. More widely applicable than the traditional “t-test”
Correct Answer: BD Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 19
Assessing process proportion as opposed to evaluating a process with respect to a set target can be done using which of these?
A. Processproportionequalssomevaluerange B. Processproportionequalssomedesiredvalue C. Target is current


D. Proportion of the tail is equal
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 20
A Non-parametric Test should be used if just one distribution is not Normal out of the two or more gathered.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 21
Contingency Tables are used to test for association, or dependency, between two or more classifications.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 22
For the data shown here which statement(s) are true? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).


A. With95%confidence,wecannotconcludeifthesamplesarefromthreeNormalDistributions.
B. Withgreaterthan95%confidence,weconcludethesamplesarefromNon-normalDistributions.
C. If we wanted to compare the Central Tendencies of these three samples we would use the one way ANOVA test. D. If we wanted to compare the Central Tendencies of these three samples we could use Mood’s Median test.
Correct Answer: BD Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 23
A(n) ______________ is best used to compare a Machine 1 average quality characteristic to the same quality characteristic of Machine 2.
A. Ftest
B. 1-Samplet-test C. 2-Sample t-test D. ANOVA test
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 24


For the data set shown here which of these statements is/are true?
A. HypothesisTestingofMeansorMedianscannotbedonesincethereareanunequalnumberofobservationsforthe3samples B. APairedT-testwouldbeapplicableforcomparingGradeBandGradeAsincetheyfolloweachotherinthedataset
C. Grade A has the lowest sample Mean of the 3 samples
D. Grade A has a higher sample Mean than Grade B
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 25
Review the analysis shown here.


Which statements are true about the process? (Note: There are 3 correct answers).
A. Theinitialfocusforthisprojectwouldbetodeterminewhythethicknessesaresofrequentlytoolow. B. Themajorityoftheprocessisclosertothelowerspecificationlimit.
C. This process is described with the Weibull Distribution.
D. The process has more problems with Variation than Centering.
E. Theprocessfollowsanon-normaldistributionwiththegivendata.
Correct Answer: BDE Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 26
A Lean Six Sigma project is attempting to reduce inventory days. The Process Capability will be monitored as part of the Control Phase to track the sustainability of the improvement.
Which distribution type is best used for performing the Capability Analysis?
A. WeibullDistribution B. NormalDistribution


C. Exponential Distribution D. Logistic Distribution
E. GaussianDistribution
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 27
What conclusion is most correct about the Experimental Design shown here with the response in the far right column?
A. Nofactorhasenoughstatisticalconfidencegreaterthan95%tohaveanimpactontheresponserate
B. Constant,AdvandBevaretheonlyfactorsstatisticallyaffectingtheresponseratewith95%confidenceormore
C. If the Adv is increased from the low level to the high level, the response rate increases
D. The response level is statistically concluded to only need the Adv and Bev factors set at the low level to get the largest response rate
E. ThisdesigndoesnothaveenoughexperimentalrunstoconcludeanythingasevidencedbythelackofP-valuesintheMINITABTMoutput
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 28


A(n) ________________ has occurred when two inputs have a greater impact on a change in the output than either of the inputs has by itself.
A. Dependency
B. Bimodalreaction C. Interaction
D. Amplified effect
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 29
When conducting a Hypothesis Test using Continuous Data the proper sample size is influenced by the extent to which we need to assess a Difference to be detected and the inherent variation in the process.

A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 30
The validity of the decision made with Hypothesis Testing is dependent upon all of these except ___________________.
A. Betarisk B. Alpharisk


C. Range of data D. Sample size
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 31
Statistical Difference is the magnitude of difference or change required to distinguish between a true difference, brought about by change or improvement, and one that could have occurred by chance.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 32
To be an effective Lean Six Sigma practitioner one must understand the difference between ___________________________.
A. ANOVAandtheAnalysisofVariance
B. NonparametrictestsandtestsofNon-normalData C. F-test and test of variances of 2 samples
D. Practical and Statistical significance
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 33
A Belt is analyzing data and upon creation of the graphical analysis sees multiple modes. One of the primary reasons this could occur is because the process has experienced a ____________________.
A. Significantchangefromoneshifttoanother B. SizableMeasurementSystemerror
C. Catastrophic failure of some sort
D. Anyoneofthese
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 34
From the variance F-test shown above, which of these conclusions is/are valid?




A. Thevariancebetweentheclassscoredistributionissignificantlydifferent
B. Thevariancebetweentheclassscoredistributionisnotsignificantlydifferent C. This test applies only to Normal Distributed data at 99 % confidence
D. This test applies only to Non-normal Data at 99 % confidence
E. Therearenotenoughdatapointstomakeanystatisticalconclusions
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 35
Time is always the metric on the horizontal scale of a(n) ___________ Chart.
A. Pareto
B. Xbar
C. Multi-Vari D. NP
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 36
To properly analyze the variables impacting the output of a process we need to collect data that represents at least 80% of the variation in the process and assure ourselves we are collecting data from all three types of variation which are _______________.
A. Within,BetweenandTemporal
B. Within,BetweenandTemporary C. Without, Above and Below
D. Induced, Natural and Unavoidable


Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 37
When the Inputs, X’s, for your process are Normally Distributed about the Mean, the Outputs, Y’s, will always be Normally Distributed.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 38
On a _________________ a Belt screens variables, or various inputs, to analyze their relative impact on the output of concern.
A. X-YMatrix
B. W eighted Scale
C. Multi-Vari Chart
D. Poisson Chart
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 39
For a Normal Distribution as samples size increases the Range in Mean and Standard Deviation decrease relative to the Mean and Standard Deviation of the population.
A. True


B. False
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 40
Some of the sources for different types of error that can be quantified using Statistical Analysis are ___________________.
A. Errorinsampling
B. Biasinsampling
C. Error in measurement
D. All of these answers are correct
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 41
Since Normality is required if we intend to use the data collected as a predictive tool. To test for Normality of data we must determine if the P-value is ___________.
A. Equalto0.05
B. Lessthan0.05 C. Greater than 0.05 D. Greater than 0.5
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 42
The Normal Distribution is considered to be the most important distribution in statistics and, among other things is defined as having a total area under the curve of 1, is mounded and symmetrical and the Mean, Median and Mode are _____________.
A. Allevenlydivisibleby3
B. TwicetheStandardDeviation C. Within 10% of each other
D. The same number
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 43
Following process modifications, the Null Hypothesis states that no improvement to the process has occurred. If we discover the Null Hypothesis Test was rejected when it was false that would be a(n) ________________________.
A. AlphaError B. TypeIError C. Type II Error D. Type III Error
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 44
A statistical test or Hypothesis Test is performed to reject or fail to reject a stated hypothesis and it converts the Practical Problem into a Statistical Problem.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A


Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 45
The class score distribution of schools in a metropolitan area is shown here along with an analysis output. Comment on the statistical significance between the Means of the two distributions. Select the most appropriate statement.




A. ThetwoclassMeansarestatisticallydifferentfromeachother
B. ThetwoclassMeansstatisticallynotdifferentfromeachother
C. Inadequate information on class Means to make any statistical conclusions D. A visual comparison shows that class Means are not statistically different E. AvisualcomparisonshowsthatclassMeansarestatisticallydifferent
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 46
A ___________ is used primarily to track the stability of the average value of a metric of interest.
A. NPChart
B. Xbar-RChart C. I-MR Chart D. C Chart
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 47
For her injection molding project a Belt needed to track the percentage of defectives of a particular sample set so she used a ___________ to display the data?
A. IndividualChart B. CChart
C. Xbar Chart
D. P Chart
Correct Answer: D


Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 48
Which of these graphs demonstrates conditions which would be sufficient to enable OCAP for the process?

A. XbarChart
B. TimeSeriesChart C. Neither
D. Both
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 49
How many experimental runs exist in a Full Factorial and fully randomized design for 5 factors with 2 replicates for the Corner Points and no Center Points? The factors in the experiment are only at 2-levels.
A. 10 B. 128 C. 256 D. 64
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation


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QUESTION 50
If an experiment has 5 factors and no replicates for a 2-level Experimental Design with 16 experimental runs which statement(s) are correct? (Note: There are 3 correct answers).
A. TheMainEffectsforthe5factorsarenotaliasedorconfoundedbutthe2-wayinteractionsareconfoundedwiththe3-wayinteractions B. TheMainEffectsareconfoundedwithonly4-wayinteractions
C. The Experimental Design is half-fractional
D. The experiment has 8 experimental runs with the first factor at the high level
E. Theexperimenthasonly4experimentalrunswiththe5thfactoratthehighlevel
Correct Answer: BCD Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 51
Which statement(s) are correct about the Pareto Chart shown here for the DOE analysis? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).


A. ItisunknownfromthisgraphhowmanyfactorswereintheExperimentalDesign
B. ThefactorstokeepinthemathematicalmodelareE,D,DE,BDandBwithanalphariskequalto2.06 C. The effects to keep in the mathematical model are E, D, DE, BD and B with an alpha risk equal to 0.05 D. The factors to keep in the mathematical model with a 5% alpha risk are BE, AB, A and AD
Correct Answer: AC Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 52
With Measurement System Analysis we are concerned with two issues that impact the potential variability of the data. They are ____________ and Accuracy. A. Spread


B. Reliability C. Precision D. Deflection
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 53
An operator is measuring the distance between two points. Which is most likely to be influenced by the operator?
A. Precisionofthemeasurement B. Accuracyofthemeasurement C. Calibration of the instrument
D. All of these answers are correct
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 54
Accuracy can be assessed in several ways and a fairly accurate means of measurement is visual comparison.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 55
Measurement __________ is defined as the difference between the observed and the expected values for a given set of data.
A. Breadth B. Linearity C. Range D. Bias
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 56
Appropriate measures means that measurements are ______________.
A. Representative B. Sufficient
C. Contextual
D. Relevant
E. Alloftheseanswersarecorrect
Correct Answer: E Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 57
A ___________ problem in the Measurement System suggests that there is a lack of consistency in the measurement over time.
A. Linearity B. Bias
C. Stability D. Magnitude


Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 58
An operator checks that all boxes being packed contain enough products to fill the box. However, each box getting filled has a different number of products in it. This is a Reproducibility problem, not a Repeatability problem.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 59
The Lean toolbox includes all of the following items except __________.
A. Poke-Yoke
B. StandardOperatingProcedures C. Kaizen
D. 5S the work area
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 60
Questions that can be best answered by a Visual Factory include all of these except _____________________.


A. Aresetupsoptimizedforlowerscraplevels? B. Canextrainventorybeseeneasily?
C. Can changeover challenges be recognized? D. Areunneededtoolsorsupplieseasilynoted?
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 61
Situations where standardized work needs to be incorporated include all of these except _____________________.
A. Changeoverinstructionsincomplete
B. Lackofasystemtoassureproperinventorylevelsatrepairstations
C. Machines continually operating to reduce the labor cost per piece
D. Process flow for the same product assembly taking various cycle time for completion
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 62
If a Six Sigma project was to reduce changeover times and the team found the project success was decreasing over time since changeover times began to creep back up, which Lean tools should be considered in the Control Phase to reestablish and sustain the project success?
A. Improvethelightingtoassureadequatevisibility
B. ConfirmaVisualFactoryexiststoassurepropercommunicationofstatusofmachines C. Implement Kanbans to assure enough inventory for the process step
D. Reword the standardized work instructions to use active verbs and not passive phrases
Correct Answer: B Section: (none)


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QUESTION 63
Kaizens or Kaikakus and Six Sigma projects are intended to create breakthrough, significant process improvement versus minor, incremental improvements.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 64
Using this partial Z Table, how many units from a month’s production run are expected to not satisfy customer requirements for the following process? Upper specification limit: 7.2 Lower specification limit: 4.3 Mean of the process: 5.9 Standard Deviation: 0.65 Monthly production: 450 units
A. 3 B. 7 C. 10 D. 12
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 65
Which of these items are not part of what is necessary for successful Kaizens?
A. Goodlighting
B. Managementsupport


C. Operator support D. Analysis tools
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 66
When a Belt implements an improvement that is automated thus requiring no particular understanding for use he has applied which Lean tool?
A. MistakeProofing B. KaizenEvent
C. 5S
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 67
Kanban establishes a means of monitoring production, conveyance and delivery information such that efficient flow is established. The method used by Kanban is to require a _________ before anything moves.

A. Sign-off
B. Signal
C. Bell to ring D. Work order


Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 68
For a Kanban to be successful which of these must occur?
A. Consistentcycletimes
B. Fairlystableprocessdemandofproductorservice C. Low defect rate of incoming product or service
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 69
SPC Charts are used extensively in different business and decision-making environments. In this example a vendor is being selected based on speed of delivery. Which of the conclusions would help you pick a vendor for your needs regarding lead-time of delivery from your vendors? (Note: There are 4 correct answers).


A. VendorAwithamuchshorterleadtimeindelivery
B. VendorBasithasabetterconsistency(lowervariance)onleadtime
C. Vendor B since Vendor A shows a situation out of control as shown in red
D. Vendor B since the Control Limits are much narrower than Vendor A
E. VendorBhashigherleadtime,butaprocesswithmuchnarrowerControlLimits


Correct Answer: BCDE Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 70
Common and Special Cause ______________ are the focus of Statistical Process Control.
A. Prediction B. Ideation C. Capability D. Variation
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 71
Special Cause Variation falls into which two categories? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).
A. Natural
B. Shortterm C. Assignable D. Pattern
Correct Answer: CD Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 72
Control Charts were developed by Dr. Shewhart to track data over time. To detect Special Cause variation the Control Charts use which of these?


A. Datashiftanalysis
B. Outlieranalysismethods
C. Center Line and Control Limits D. None of the above
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 73
If the production is for higher volume and monitoring and the Mean and variability is to be monitored for four machines producing product and the characteristic to be monitored is Variable Data, which SPC Chart is best to be selected?
A. Xbar-RChart
B. Individual-MRChart C. NP Chart
D. CUSUM Chart
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 74
If you can Poka-Yoke a defect out of the process entirely then you do not need use SPC on the characteristic of interest in the defect.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation


Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 75
Range Charts are the technique used to determine if ______________ are occurring within the subgroups of the SPC Charts.
A. CommonCauses B. Specialinspections C. Unnatural forces D. Special Causes
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 76
If a process has subgroups for Variable data and the process runs for a long period of time, then the best pair of SPC Charts to use would be an Xbar and _________.
A. NPChart
B. IndividualsChart C. R Chart
D. C Chart
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 77
The Control Limits width varies if the sample size varies for which type of chart?
A. PCharts B. NPCharts


C. Xbar-R Charts
D. Time Series Charts
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 78
Which of these elements are not included in Implementation plans?
A. Workbreakdownstructure
B. Cost/Benefitratios
C. Risk management plans
D. Planned audits of work completion
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 79
Following the completion of a LSS project the Belt not only creates a Control Plan he also develops a _____________ so those involved in the process know what to do when the critical metrics move out of spec.
A. ResponsePlan
B. CallList
C. Chain-of-Command D. Defect Analysis Plan
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 80
Six Sigma is a business improvement discipline whose fundamental view is based on a _________ oriented approach of the business.
A. Profit
B. Performance C. Process
D. Predatory
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 81
Much of the Six Sigma methodology is used to identify and remove causes for _____________ .
A. ProcessVariation B. MaterialCosts
C. Excess Inventory D. Lost Sales
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 82
When variation is removed from the output of a process then the process customer can have more confidence in the experience that results from the process.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A


Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 83
The distance between the Mean of a data set and the Point of Inflection on a Normal curve is called the _______________.
A. CurveSpread
B. StandardDeviation C. Numerical Average D. Data Breadth
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 84
One of the foundations of Lean Six Sigma is the concept that the output of a process (Y) is influenced by the process inputs (X’s) and is commonly shown as which formula?
A. Y=Z(X2)
B. Y=f(X3)
C. Y=f(Xn)
D. Y=g(X+1.5)
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 85
When we gather information for the Voice of the Business we are primarily interested in information concerning the _____________ of the business.


A. Advertisingbudget B. Marketshare
C. Profitability
D. Ownership
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 86
When a Belt creates a Process Map she will use a __________________ to depict a decision point requiring a Yes or No decision.
A. Circle
B. Square C. Diamond D. Rectangle
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
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QUESTION 87
A Belt has determined that the inventory of repair parts at a rework station can be reduced by 45%. According to Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) definitions inventory reduction would be considered _______________.
A. SoftSavings
B. COPQefficiency C. Median Savings D. Hard Savings
Correct Answer: D


Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 88
Customers make their decisions based on Features, Integrity (of the seller) Delivery and ___________?
A. Color
B. Expense C. Season D. None
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 89
The Hardware Store ordered ten lawn mower from the manufacturer and just before shipping the manufacturer found one to have a motor that wouldn’t start. For the manufacturer this would be categorized as what type of cost?

A. InternalFailureCosts B. ExternalFailureCosts C. Prevention Costs
D. AppraisalCosts
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation


Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 90
Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) can be classified as Visible Costs and Hidden Costs. All these items are Hidden Cost except __________________.
A. LostCustomerLoyalty B. Returns
C. Time Value of Money D. Late Delivery
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 91
Which of these are examples of business metrics or Key Performance Indicators commonly referred to as KPI’s?
A. CycleTime
B. Defects
C. No. of Units Reworked
D. Labor Hours
E. Alloftheseanswersarecorrect
Correct Answer: E Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 92
When one speaks of 20% of something contributing 80% of the affect they are referring to what is known as the _________________. A. ShewhartExample


B. ParetoPrinciple
C. Balance Equation
D. Connection Principle
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 93
Using this data calculate the percentage of DPU.
A. 2.74 B. 3.23 C. 4.56 D. 5.93
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 94
Which Element of Waste best describes "the unnecessary movement of materials and goods"?
A. Overprocessing B. Inventory
C. Motion
D. Conveyance
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:


QUESTION 95
A Belt rearranged the location of the parts inventory for a rework station locating the most often used parts to be within hand reach of the repair person. This rearrangement resulted in quicker repair times by eliminating one of seven major elements of waste which is the Waste of __________.
A. Motion
B. Conveyance C. Inventory
D. Waiting
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 96
The Japanese born function of a Kanban event utilizes a specific, step-by-step approach meant to bring about major changes to a process.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 97
The primary objective in removal of waste is to improve the Order Production Cycle where the time from _________________ to the time of receipt of payment is compressed.
A. Shiftstart
B. Productdevelopment C. Receipt of an order D. New fiscal year


Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 98
Handling of warranty returns, process improvement team meetings and rework to meet customer expectations are all examples of business costs that are classified as ________________ .
A. Nuisance
B. Non-value Add C. Necessary
D. Unavoidable
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 99
At the very initiation of a project a Belt must develop a concise _______________ that states at a high level the area of concern and why it is important this issue be improved.
A. BusinessCase
B. ProjectDoctrine
C. Management Justification D. Process Owner Disclosure
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:


QUESTION 100
The English words used for the 5S’s are Sorting, Straightening, _____________ , __________ and Sustaining. (Note: There are 2 correct answers).
A. Shaping
B. Shining
C. Standardizing D. Signing
Correct Answer: BC Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 101
An example of the waste of mismanaged Inventory is __________.
A. Capitalcostsofmoney
B. Valuedecreasefromagedinventory C. Cost of storage space
D. All of these answers are correct
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 102
In a Fishbone Diagram the 6M’s stand for Methods, ____________, Machine, Man, Mother Nature and Materials.
A. Measurements B. Merger
C. Management D. Medical


Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 103
The most appropriate type of FMEA for a product before going into manufacturing is a ___________ FMEA.
A. Design
B. Consumer C. Survey
D. Test Process
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 104
Which one of the listed tools is frequently used to help drill down to possible causes once a Fishbone Diagram is constructed?
A. 3WhenAnalysis
B. SkeletonDiagnostic C. Ishikawa Diagram D. 5 Why Analysis
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 105
One of the primary deliverables from performing a SIPOC is to begin to understand which inputs have the greatest affect on the ______________ outputs.


A. Management’sdesired B. Supplierdelivered
C. Process operator
D. Customer most valued
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 106
Two of the key deliverables for the Measure Phase are a robust description of the process and its flow and an assessment of the Management System.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 107
A valuable tool to use during the Measure Phase to show material and information flow throughout an entire process is the ______________ .
A. ValueStreamMap
B. FMEA
C. Pareto Chart
D. Standard Operating Procedure
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:


QUESTION 108
Which of the items listed do not define what an X-Y Diagram is?
A. Createdforeveryproject
B. Basedonteam'scollectiveopinions
C. Updated whenever a parameter is changed D. Used to show each step in a process
E. Alivingdocumentthroughoutprojectlifecycle
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 109
The two types of data that are to be used in Statistical Analysis are Attribute and Variance.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 110
Early in a project a Belt will want to begin to identify and evaluate risk factors for the subject process and will therefore begin building a(n) ______________.
A. SIPOC
B. FMEA
C. Business Case D. Team charter


Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 111
Data that can be measured on a continuum and has meaningful decimal subdivisions are __________ data.

A. Continuous B. Surplus
C. Discrete
D. Variable
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 112
Of the various types of data shown which is NOT representative of Variable Data.
A. Child’sheightis4foot3inches
B. Threeemployeesworehardhats
C. Car burned 2.7 gallons of gasoline
D. Train was going 140 kilometers per hour
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation


Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 113
All the data points that represent the total set of information of interest is called the ________________ .
A. Population B. Sample
C. Frame
D. Spread
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 114
A fundamental rule is that both Standard Deviation and Variance can be added.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 115
One of the methods of testing a Measurement System is to have at least two people take multiple readings from the same instrument and of the same sample set to judge the Repeatability and Reproducibly. This approach is called a ______________ study.
A. Correlation Analysis B. GageR&R
C. Bimodal


D. Dual Attribute
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 116
A natural logarithmic base is not required for which of these distributions for probability calculations?
A. Weibull B. Binomial C. Poisson D. Normal
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 117
Production Line 1 is able to complete 500 units per shift. Production Line 2 is able to finish 1,500 units per shift. Production Line 2 is 3 times faster than Production Line 1. This analysis is an example of ______________ Scale Data.
A. Nominal B. Ratio
C. Ordinal D. Interval
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:


QUESTION 118
A dock worker for a feed supplier was tasked with assuring the proper weight in the feed bags as they left the dock. One of the columns listed the range of weight of the bags included in the studies. This required plotting a Histogram of the weight of the bags. While drawing the Histogram the x-axis contained a certain scale of data. Pick the scale of data that is appropriate for Histograms.
A. OrdinalScaleData B. IntervalScaleData C. Nominal Scale Data D. Ration Scale Data
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 119
The _______ is the most frequently occurring value in a distribution of data.
A. Median
B. Mean
C. Center Point D. Mode
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 120
Use this data to calculate the Z Score.
Average of: 92, Standard Deviation: 2, Upper Spec Limit: 101
A. 0.75 B. 1.5 C. 2.25


D. 4.50
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 121
Which of these might contribute to similar distributions having Unequal Variance?
A. Extremetails B. Outliers
C. Multiple Modes D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 122
A Belt working in a supply chain environment has to make a decision to change suppliers of critical raw materials for a new product upgrade. The purchasing manager is depending on the Belt’s effort requiring that the average cost of an internal critical raw material component be less than or equal to $4,200 in order to stay within budget. Using a sample of 35 first article components, a Mean of the new product upgrade price of $4,060, and a Standard Deviation of $98 was estimated. Select the answer that best states the Practical Problem.
A. Iftheaveragecostpercomponentis$4,200orless,thenthepurchasemanagerwillintroducethenewproductupgradewithnewcomponents
B. Iftheaveragecostpercomponentisgreaterthan$4,200,thenthepurchasemanagerwillintroducethenewproductupgradewithnewcomponents
C. Only if the average cost per product upgrade is $4,060, will the purchase manager introduce new product upgrades with new components
D. If the average cost per new product upgrade is less than $180, then the purchase manager will introduce the new product upgrade with new components
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation


Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 123
When conducting a Hypothesis Test using Continuous Data the proper sample size is influenced only by the extent to which we need to assess a Difference to be detected but not the inherent variation in the process.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 124
Statistical Difference is the magnitude of difference or change required to distinguish between a true difference, brought about by change or improvement, and one that could have occurred by chance.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 125
To be an effective Lean Six Sigma practitioner one must understand the difference between ___________________________.
A. ANOVAandtheAnalysisofVariance
B. NonparametrictestsandtestsofNon-normalData C. Practical and Statistical significance
D. F-test and test of variances of 2 samples


Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 126
The validity of the decision made with Hypothesis Testing is dependent upon all of the following except ______________________.
A. Betarisk
B. Rangeofdata C. Alpha risk
D. Sample size
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 127
To establish a sample size that will allow the proper overlap of distributions we do which of these?
A. MultiplyAlphaby1.75
B. CalculateoneminusBeta C. Calculate Beta plus 2
D. MultiplyBetaby3
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 128
From the variance F-test shown above, which of these conclusions is/are valid?






A. Thevariancebetweentheclassscoredistributionisnotsignificantlydifferent B. ThistestappliesonlytoNormalDistributeddataat99%confidence
C. The variance between the class score distribution is significantly different
D. There are not enough data points to make any statistical conclusions
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 129
Time is always the metric on the horizontal scale of a(n) ___________ Chart.
A. Pareto
B. Xbar
C. Multi-Vari D. NP
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 130
On a _________________ one can see a pattern from the graphed points such that conclusions can be drawn about the largest family of Variation.
A. Multi-VariChart
B. W eighted Scale
C. X-Y Matrix
D. Poisson Chart
Correct Answer: A Section: (none)


Explanation Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 131
For a batch manufacturing process, while assessing short term process variation, which variation category(ies) should one need to focus on? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).
A. Variationwithinconsecutivepieces
B. Variationamongconsecutivebatches C. Variation among groups of pieces
D. Variation among the completed product
Correct Answer: AB Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 132
When the Inputs, X’s, for your process are Normally Distributed about the Mean, the Outputs, Y’s, will be Normally Distributed.

A. True B. False
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:


QUESTION 133
Some of the sources for different types of error that can be quantified using Statistical Analysis are which of these?
A. Errorinsampling
B. Biasinsampling
C. Error in measurement D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 134
For a Normal Distribution as samples size increases the Range in Mean and Standard Deviation decrease relative to the Mean and Standard Deviation of the population.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 135
From this list select the best example of Bias in Sampling.
A. Testingthecompletenessofcookingacakebutthetesterscannotagreeonhowtomeasureinternaltemperature B. Testingthesharpnessofarazorbladewhilethesampleof500arefromthesamemodelrazor
C. Testing the weight of participants at a wrestling event and only measuring those who finished second or better
D. Testing a hand-held GPS models for durability using samples only from Nokia Model P120
Correct Answer: C Section: (none)


Explanation Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 136
The Central Limit Theorem says that as the sample size becomes large the sample Mean distribution will form a Normal Distribution, ____________________.
A. IftheMeasurementSystemisproperlycalibrated
B. Whenthedataiscollectedaccurately
C. If the shape is evenly spread
D. No matter what the shape of the population distribution of individuals
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 137
Measurement __________ is defined as the difference between the observed and the expected values for a given set of data.
A. Bias
B. Linearity C. Range D. Breadth
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 138
A ___________ problem in the Measurement System suggests that there is a lack of consistency in the measurement over time. A. Linearity


B. Bias
C. Stability D. Magnitude
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 139
In a good Measurement System the most variation will be with part-to-part measurements. What should you do if the majority of variation is associated with the Gage R&R assuming the gage is technically capable?
A. FocusonfixingtheRepeatabilityandReproducibilityofthemeasurementdevice B. Purchaseanewmachine
C. Focus on trimming the Part-to-Part variation
D. Run another MSA test with the machine
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 140
An operator checks that all boxes being packed contain enough products to fill the box. However, each box getting filled has a different number of products in it. This is a Reproducibility problem, not a Repeatability problem.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:


QUESTION 141
Appropriate measures means that measurements are ______________.
A. Representative B. Sufficient
C. Contextual
D. Relevant
E. Alloftheseanswersarecorrect
Correct Answer: E Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 142
What aspects of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) studies are applicable when the process used to measure does not damage the part?
A. DestructivevariablegageR&RandCrossedStudy
B. DestructivevariablegageR&RandNestedStudy
C. Nondestructive variable gage R&R and Crossed Study D. Nondestructive variable gage R&R and Nested Study
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 143
Which item(s) listed would impact the Process Capability for a process with a continuous output? (Note: There are 4 correct answers).
A. Shapeofprocessdatadistribution(e.g.NormalDistribution) B. Process Technology
C. Process Standard Deviation


D. Presence of Special Causes or solely Common Causes E. Seasonalvariationinprocess
Correct Answer: ACDE Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 144
The reported Cpk for a process with an average of 98 units, a spread of 16 units and upper and lower specification limits of 115 and 90 units would be?
A. 0.5 B. 0.75 C. 1.00 D. 1.25
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 145
For Attribute Data, Process Capability is defined as the average proportion of nonconforming products.
A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 146


When we compare short-term and long-term Capability which of these is true?
A. Cpisbetterfortheshortterm
B. Bothshort-termandlong-termperformancearealike C. Performance tends to improve over time
D. Cp is better for the long-term
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 147
What is the Ppk of a process with a spread of 24 units, an average of 68, an upper limit of 82 and a lower limit of 54?
A. 1.68 B. 2.00 C. 4.00 D. 4.42
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 148
Which statements are correct about the advanced Capability Analysis shown here? (Note: There are 3 correct answers).


A. ThisisaPoissonCapabilityAnalysis
B. TheaverageDPUwith95%confidenceisbetween0.024and0.0295

C. The DPU does not seem to vary depending on sample size
D. The process shows only one instance of being out of control statistically so we have confidence in the estimated DPU of this process E. ThemaximumDPUinoneobservationwasnearly0.0753


Correct Answer: BCE Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 149
The Greek letter “sigma” is used by mathematicians to signify _____________.
A. CurveWidth
B. Numerical Average C. Standard Deviation D. Data Spread
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 150
Much of the Six Sigma methodology is used to identify and remove causes for _____________ .
A. ProcessVariation B. MaterialCosts
C. Excess Inventory D. Lost Sales
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 151
When variation is removed from the output of a process then the process customer can have more confidence in the experience that results from the process.


A. True B. False
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 152
The distance between the Mean of a data set and the Point of Inflection on a Normal curve is called the _______________.
A. CurveSpread
B. StandardDeviation C. Numerical Average D. Data Breadth
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 153
One of the foundations of Lean Six Sigma is the concept that the output of a process (Y) is influenced by the process inputs (X’s) and is commonly shown as which formula?
A. Y=Z(X2)
B. Y=f(X3)
C. Y=f(Xn)
D. Y=g(X+1.5)
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation


Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 154
Those people who have a interest in the outputs of a process are known as _____________________.
A. Stakeholders
B. Seniormanagement C. Co-workers
D. Process owners
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 155
A Process Map is created in order that a Belt can __________________.
A. Followtheproducttotheend
B. Getthelinepeople’snamescorrect
C. Capture all the activities comprising the process D. Manage the input inventory delivery schedule
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 156
Customers make their decisions based on Features, Integrity (of the seller) Delivery and ___________?
A. Color
B. Expense C. Season


D. None
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 157
Sally bought a blender from her local appliance store. When she changed blades the blender would not function. For the manufacturer this would be categorized as what type of cost?
A. InternalFailureCosts B. ExternalFailureCosts C. Prevention Costs
D. AppraisalCosts
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 158
Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) can be classified as Visible Costs and Hidden Costs. Which of these items is a Visible Cost?
A. LostCustomerLoyalty B. TimeValueofMoney C. Returns
D. Late Delivery
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:


QUESTION 159
A Belt has determined that the inventory of repair parts at a rework station can be reduced by 45%. According to Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) definitions inventory reduction would be considered _______________.
A. SoftSavings
B. COPQefficiency C. Median Savings D. Hard Savings
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 160
When one speaks of 20% of something contributing 80% of the affect they are referring to what is known as the _________________.
A. ShewhartExample B. ConnectionPrinciple C. Balance Equation
D. Pareto Principle
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 161
Using this data calculate the percentage of DPU. Data: 763 defects, 18,000 units.
A. 2.12 B. 3.42 C. 4.24


D. 5.72
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 162
Calculate the Rolled Throughput Yield of this process using this data. Data: unit input: 1215, unit output: 1180, defects repaired: 184, scrap: 42
A. 80.85% B. 81.40% C. 82.23% D. 84.96%
Correct Answer: B Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:
QUESTION 163
A Belt rearranged the location of the parts inventory for a rework station locating the most often used parts to be within hand reach of the repair person. This rearrangement resulted in quicker repair times by eliminating one of seven major elements of waste which is the Waste of __________.
A. Motion
B. Conveyance C. Inventory
D. Waiting
Correct Answer: A Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference:


QUESTION 164
Which Element of Waste best describes "the unnecessary movement of materials and goods"?
A. Overprocessing B. Inventory
C. Motion
D. Conveyance
Correct Answer: D Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: QUESTION 165
The Waste of Overproduction is defined as ______________________.
A. Theunnecessarymovementofpeopleandequipment
B. Theliabilityofmaterialsthatarebought,investedinandnotimmediatelysoldorused C. Producing more than the next step needs or more than the customer buys
D. The extra movement of material
Correct Answer: C Section: (none) Explanation
Explanation/Reference: