Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma: Master Operational Efficiency

Question 1

Which of the following is a disadvantage of implementing lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles?

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Increased costs

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Reduced waste and defects

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Improved customer satisfaction

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Enhanced employee morale

Question 2

What is a core principle of Six Sigma?

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Eliminating waste and variation

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Using only advanced statistics

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Achieving zero defects

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Maximizing production output

Question 3

Which principle contradicts the principles of Lean Manufacturing?

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Maintaining high inventory levels

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Eliminating waste

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Focusing on customer needs

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Reducing lead time

Question 4

What's the main aim of lean manufacturing?

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Getting rid of waste

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Making more products

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Using machines to do tasks

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma?

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Enhance employee morale

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Improve operational efficiency

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Reduce waste and defects

Question 6

Which principle is NOT associated with Lean Manufacturing?

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Maximize production quantity

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Eliminate waste

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Improve product quality

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Enhance process flow

Question 7

In Lean Manufacturing, which tool is primarily used to identify and eliminate waste?

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Value stream mapping

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Histogram

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Scatter plot

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Gantt chart

Question 8

What is the primary objective of Six Sigma?

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Minimize defects and enhance quality

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Reduce operational costs

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Boost employee morale

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Maximize production volume

Question 9

Which of the following is a step within the DMAIC methodology?

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Measurement

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Innovation

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Standardization

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Discovery

Question 10

What is the main purpose of utilizing statistical process control (SPC) in Six Sigma?

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Monitor and detect variations in processes

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Reduce production lead time

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Enhance employee engagement

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Identify opportunities for innovation

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of implementing Lean Manufacturing?

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Increased customer complaints

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Enhanced product quality

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Reduced lead times

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Increased productivity

Question 12

In Lean Manufacturing, what is the role of kaizen?

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Continuous improvement

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Waste identification

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Process standardization

Question 13

In Six Sigma, what is the purpose of a Pareto chart?

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Identify the most significant factors contributing to a problem

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Monitor process performance

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Forecast future trends

Question 14

Name a fundamental concept of lean manufacturing

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Eliminating waste

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Prioritizing customer satisfaction

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Maximizing production speed

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Increasing storage capacity

Question 15

Six Sigma aims to achieve a defect level of approximately how many defects per million opportunities?

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3.4

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100

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10,000

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1,000

Question 16

What is the primary objective of creating a value stream map?

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To visually represent and analyze the flow of materials and information in a process

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To outline potential risks and hazards

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To plan a detailed production schedule

Question 17

Which of the following is not considered a type of 'muda' or waste in lean manufacturing?

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Value-added work

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Overproduction

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Transportation

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Waiting

Question 18

In a lean manufacturing system, what is the primary purpose of a kanban?

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To signal the need for additional materials

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To track a product's progress through production

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To pinpoint potential bottlenecks

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To hold excess inventory

Question 19

What is the primary purpose of utilizing a Pareto chart?

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To identify the primary causes of a problem

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To forecast future demand for a product or service

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To estimate the total cost of quality

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To track progress on a given project

Question 20

What is the ultimate objective of kaizen?

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Continuous improvement

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Improved quality

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Cost reduction

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Increased productivity

Question 21

Which of the following tools is not typically associated with lean manufacturing methodologies?

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Gantt chart

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Value stream mapping

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5S

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of Lean Manufacturing?

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Increasing production costs

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Reducing waste

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Improving product quality

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Enhancing customer satisfaction

Question 23

In Lean Manufacturing, 'value-added' activities primarily refer to:

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Processes that directly enhance the product's perceived value from the customer's perspective

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Activities that eliminate non-essential steps

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All activities that contribute to the production process

Question 24

Which of the following is a commonly used tool in Lean Manufacturing to identify and analyze production flow bottlenecks?

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Value Stream Mapping

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Pareto Chart

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Fishbone Diagram

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Control Chart

Question 25

In the context of Lean Manufacturing, the '5S' methodology promotes:

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A systematic approach to workplace organization and efficiency

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A tool for identifying and eliminating waste

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A set of principles for maximizing productivity

Question 26

A fundamental principle of Six Sigma is:

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Focus on minimizing defects and process variation

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Encouraging excessive waste

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Reducing customer satisfaction

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Maximizing production volume

Question 27

The DMAIC model in Six Sigma represents a structured approach to:

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Process improvement and defect reduction

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Quality control and inspection

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Product development and launch

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Strategic planning and execution

Question 28

Which of the following tools is commonly used in Six Sigma to identify potential root causes of process issues?

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Fishbone Diagram

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Control Chart

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Scatter Plot

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Pareto Chart

Question 29

In Six Sigma, the '5 Whys' technique is primarily used for:

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Iteratively questioning to uncover underlying causes of problems

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Measuring process performance

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Identifying value-added activities

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of implementing Six Sigma?

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Increased customer complaints

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Improved product reliability

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Reduced process defects

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Increased operational efficiency

Question 31

The 'Black Belt' certification in Six Sigma signifies that an individual possesses:

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Advanced knowledge and expertise in Six Sigma methodologies and applications

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Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles

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Proficiency in using Lean Manufacturing tools

Question 32

**Which of the following is a fundamental principle of lean manufacturing?**

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Eliminate waste

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Prioritize customer satisfaction

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Reduce inventory levels

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Maximize production output

Question 33

**What is the primary purpose of a value stream map?**

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To visually represent and analyze a process to identify and eliminate waste

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To document process steps and responsibilities

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To design and implement new processes

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To train employees on process improvement techniques

Question 34

**What is the primary goal of Six Sigma?**

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To reduce process variation and improve quality through data-driven analysis

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To enhance teamwork and collaboration

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To increase customer satisfaction

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To optimize employee performance

Question 35

**What is the sequential order of steps in the DMAIC process used in Six Sigma?**

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Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control

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Develop, Measure, Analyze, Inspect, Control

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Design, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control

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Define, Monitor, Analyze, Interpret, Control

Question 36

**What is the purpose of a kaizen event in lean manufacturing?**

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To bring together a cross-functional team to rapidly improve a specific process or area

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To provide employee training on lean principles

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To develop new product concepts

Question 37

**Which metric is commonly used in Six Sigma to measure and quantify process performance?**

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Defects per million opportunities (DPMO)

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Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

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Customer satisfaction index (CSI)

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Return on investment (ROI)

Question 38

**What is the fundamental difference between lean manufacturing and Six Sigma?**

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Lean manufacturing focuses primarily on waste elimination, while Six Sigma concentrates on reducing variation and improving quality

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Lean manufacturing involves short-term initiatives, whereas Six Sigma projects are typically long-term

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Lean manufacturing is suitable for production environments, while Six Sigma is applicable to service industries

Question 39

Which of the following is a central tenet of Lean Manufacturing?

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Eliminating waste referred to as "muda"

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Hiring additional workforce

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Utilizing the most expensive machinery available

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Increasing production volume

Question 40

What is the primary objective of implementing Six Sigma?

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Reducing defects and enhancing quality

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Lowering manufacturing expenses

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Increasing production speed

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Improving employee morale

Question 41

What is the purpose of a kanban system in Lean Manufacturing?

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To manage production flow and prevent overproduction

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To evaluate employee performance

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To identify potential bottlenecks

Question 42

Which of the following is a key component of a well-organized 5S workplace?

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Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

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Kaizen, Kanban, Jidoka

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Waste, Excess, Muri, Unevenness

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Plan, Do, Check, Act

Question 43

What is the primary function of a Pareto Chart?

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Prioritizing issues based on their frequency of occurrence

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Identifying potential risks

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Monitoring process improvements over time

Question 44

Which of the following is a primary benefit of implementing Lean Manufacturing principles?

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Reduced waste and improved efficiency

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Increased labor costs

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Extended lead times

Question 45

What is the distinction between muda and muri in Lean Manufacturing?

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Muda refers to waste, while muri relates to overburdening

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Muda and muri are synonymous terms

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Muda is overburdening, while muri is waste

Question 46

What is the role of the DMAIC process in Six Sigma?

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Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control processes

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Plan, Do, Check, Act

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Value Stream Map, Kanban, and 5S

Question 47

Which of the following is a core principle of Lean Manufacturing, focusing on eliminating unnecessary activities?

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Elimination of waste

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Overproduction

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Mass production

Question 48

What is the primary objective of Six Sigma, a methodology focused on minimizing defects?

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Reduce defects and improve quality

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Enhance customer satisfaction

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Increase productivity

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Eliminate waste

Question 49

Which tool is commonly used to identify non-value-added activities in a process, providing a visual representation of the workflow?

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Value stream mapping

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Gantt chart

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Pareto analysis

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5 Whys

Question 50

What is the primary purpose of a kaizen event, a focused effort to improve a specific process?

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Rapidly improve a specific process or area

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Reduce operating costs

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Develop new products or services

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Identify and eliminate defects

Question 51

Which of the following is a recognized benefit of implementing Lean Manufacturing principles?

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Reduced lead times

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Excessive inventory

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Reduced customer satisfaction

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Increased product costs

Question 52

What is the role of DMAIC in Six Sigma, providing a structured framework for continuous improvement?

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Process improvement methodology

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Project management technique

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Statistical analysis tool

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Quality control framework

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used metric within the Six Sigma framework, focusing on quality and performance?

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Customer satisfaction

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First-pass yield

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Process capability index (Cpk)

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Defects per million opportunities (DPMO)

Question 54

What is the key difference between value-added and non-value-added activities in a process?

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Value-added activities directly contribute to customer needs.

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Value-added activities focus on increasing efficiency.

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Non-value-added activities are essential for quality control.

Question 55

What is the overarching goal of Lean Six Sigma, a combined approach to process improvement?

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Continuous improvement and waste reduction

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Mass customization

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Total quality management

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Agile project management