What is six Sigma? - Answer-Both a methodology for process improvement and a statistical concept that seeks to define the variation in any process
What does variation lead to? - Answer-Opportunities for error; thus leading to risk for product defects
By reducing variation and opportunities fo...
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Exam Questions
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What is six Sigma? - Answer-Both a methodology for process improvement and a
statistical concept that seeks to define the variation in any process
What does variation lead to? - Answer-Opportunities for error; thus leading to risk for
product defects
By reducing variation and opportunities for error... - Answer-Six sigma reduces process
cost and increases customer satisfaction
What type of information do project managers seek to implement? - Answer-
Measurement & metrics
What is beta testing? - Answer-act of implementing a new idea, system, or product with
a select group of people or processes in as controlled an environment as possible Ex
video games
How many defects are there for Six Sigma? - Answer-3.4 million per opportunities
How do you calculate sigma level? - Answer-# of opportunities - # of defects / # of
opportunities * 100 = yield
Value streams are? - Answer-sequence of all items, events, and people required to
produce an end result. Ex. Hotdog
What is the purpose of a value stream? - Answer-For a process to identify concern,
waste, and improvement
Six sigma method is what type of process? - Answer-continuous process improvement
What is waste of conveyance? - Answer-Waste of transmission
The concept of waste comes from? - Answer-Lean Process Management
What are some challenges of Six Sigma? - Answer-Lack of support, resources,
knowledge, poor execution of projects, inconsistent access to valid stat data, and
concerns about using the methodology in new industries
Where did Six Sigma originate from? - Answer-Manufacturing Industry
What does TQM stand for? - Answer-Total Quality Management
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