1. The purpose of Six Sigma is to:
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fix defects.
reduce variation.
perform project management.
calculate standard deviation.
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Explanations:Answer: (b) The purpose of Six Sigma is to reduce variation from any process and product.
As variation is reduced, the quality is increased.
2. What is Six Sigma?
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A business philosophy focusing on improvement
A project management model
A defects reduction technique that is six times better than average
A measurement system
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Explanations:Answer: (a) Six Sigma is a business philosophy focused on driving continuous and
breakthrough improvement.
3. DMAIC stands for:
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Design, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
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Definition, Measurements, Analysis, Improvements, and Control
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Explanations:Answer: (b) DMAIC is a Six Sigma problem solving methodology that stands for Define,
Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control.
4. DFSS stands for:
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Design and Fix using Six Sigma
Develop Fast using Six Sigma
Define Futuristic Service and Solutions
Design For Six Sigma
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Explanations:Answer: (d) DFSS is Six Sigma methodology that stands for "Design for Six Sigma" used
while designing new processes.
5. Six Sigma Level can be achieved by having:
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less than 3.4 defects per million opportunities.
six times better quality than competitors.
six levels of testing and validation before release.
Six Nines Quality (99.9999%).
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Explanations:Answer: (a) If your process is delivering less than 3.4 defects per million opportunities,
then you can call your process as performing at Six Sigma level.
6. DMADV stands for :
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Design, Measure, Analyze, Develop, Verify
Develop Measurement and Analysis Department for Verification
Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify
Design, Measure, Analyze, Define, Validate
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Explanations:Answer: (c) DMADV is Six Sigma methodology that is used when developing a new process.
It stands for "Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, and Verify."
7. The purpose of Toll Gate review is to:
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confirm if the earlier phase was completed successfully.
get a formal sign-off from the stakeholders.
review progress and kick off the next phase.
All of the above
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Explanations:Answer: (d) It is all of the above. The purpose of the Tollgate is to ensure plans are
completed successfully, acquire formal sign-off from stakeholders and then review the progress and kick
off the next phase.
8. What is the primary role of Master Black Belt?
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Provide budget for the projects
Coach, mentor, and train Black Belts
Be a master in Six Sigma implementation
Review projects
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Explanations:Answer: (b) The primary role of Master Black Belt is to provide guidance, train, coach, and
mentor Black Belts for Six Sigma projects.
9. Which role performs the following responsibilities: "Evangelize Six Sigma, provide resources and
resolve any cross-functional issues"?
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Sponsor
Senior Executive
Master Black Belt
Champion
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Explanations:Answer: (d) It is the Champion that is responsible for evangelizing Six Sigma and providing
resources and support for Six Sigma projects
10. A Black Belt is expected to deliver what types of results from Six Sigma projects?
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At least 200,000 USD as annual benefit
Have everybody in the organization trained on Six Sigma
Large projects
Defects reduction projects
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Explanations:Answer: (a) Six Sigma Black Belt level projects are expected to provide returns of more
than 200,000 USD annually.