Six Sigma Yellow Belt
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Exam: SSYB
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Which action would be unique to the nominal group technique for team decision making?
A. A group of five individuals is appropriate to implement the technique.
B. Ideas are generated without judgment or interrogation in terms of their practicality or implementation.
C. Participants generate and record ideas privately before presenting them to the group.
D. Participants privately rank existing ideas in order of personal preference.
Which element from the RPN calculation refers to the ability to identify failure?
A. S
B. P
C. D
D. O
Which data is an example of qualitative data?
A. Length
B. Temperature
C. Satisfaction
D. Weight
Which type of control chart is most likely used when data is readily available?
A. X bar - S chart
B. X bar - R chart
C. Run chart
D. X - MR chart
Which type of six sigma team is most likely to be given the maximum latitude possible from management to achieve their objectives?
A. Self-directed
B. Cross functional
C. Ad hoc
D. Quality circle
Which document contains the problem statement?
A. Business case
B. Perceptual map
C. Project charter
D. Communication plan
Which statement describes common cause variation?
A. Common cause variation in a control chart resembles a shift in the data
B. Common cause variation in a control chart resembles a spike
C. Common cause variations do not typically fall outside control limits
D. Common cause variation is another name for assignable variation.
Which of the following is a team decision making tool that is unconcerned with achieving consensus amongst team members?
A. Brainstorming
B. Kanban
C. Nominal group technique
D. Multivoting
A dragstrip for racing is 402 meters (1320 feet) long from the start to finish line. The odometer in a test car reports the distance traveled between the start and finish line as 395 meters (1296 feet). Which term best describes the type of issue?
A. Accuracy
B. Sensitivity
C. Bias
D. Precision
Which measurement system analysis term represents the reliability of the gage system?
A. Linearity
B. Repeatability
C. Bias
D. Reproducibility
Which Six Sigma team role is most responsible for allocating resources to promote process improvements?
A. Yellow belt
B. Process owner
C. Champion
D. Executive sponsor
If you toss a fair coin 200 times, what is the standard deviation of the average number of tails expected?
A. 15.25
B. .50
C. 50
D. 7.07
Examine the Value Stream Mapping Icon learning aid.
Which portion of a value stream would be represented by the icon shown in the learning aid?
A. Inventory
B. Supplier
C. Operator
D. Pushed work
Which statement describes predicting outcomes using regression analysis?
A. By comparing a population's average to a specified value
B. By comparing the measurements made by a gauge to a given set of known reference values
C. By modeling natural and manmade systems through the application of a normal distribution against a data set
D. By modeling a least squares line through the application of a linear equation against a data set
When evaluating the cost of poor quality (COPQ), which option is an example of an appraisal cost?
A. Employee training
B. Pricing errors
C. Equipment calibration
D. Sorting products
Which of the following is a checkpoint for determining if the goals and objectives at each stage in the DMAIC project have been met?
A. Root cause analysis
B. Tollgate review
C. Cost benefit analysis
D. Qualitative assessment
A rectangle on a flowchart diagram represents which aspect of a mapped process?
A. A process within the process
B. The beginning or end of a process
C. The flow of activity within a process
D. A point within the process where a decision must be made
Which methodology is used for improving an existing process for a Six Sigma project?
A. DMADV
B. DMAIC
C. IDOV
D. DFSS
A gage that measures width has a normal operating range between 0 mm (0 inches) and 100 mm (3.937 inches). It is found that the measurements made on smaller reference objects are more accurate than those made on larger reference objects. Which measurement system analysis term best identifies what is being evaluated in this scenario?
A. Bias
B. Reproducibility
C. Linearity
D. Repeatability
Three separate factories manufacture the same product and ship it to a warehouse for storage. A sampling technique for the product must be selected for a quality improvement initiative. Which sampling technique would be the most appropriate in this situation?
A. Sequential sampling
B. Random sampling
C. Likert sampling
D. Stratified sampling
When mapping a process using a flowchart, which symbol would be used to indicate a decision?
A. Ellipse
B. Diamond
C. Arrow
D. Rectangle
To aid with the document control process, clear documentation guidelines should be outlined. Which of the following statements would be considered a general guideline for documentation?
A. A separate corresponding document should be created to detail sources used
B. Ensure a strong revision numbering system is in place
C. Create a flowchart outlining the overall documentation process
D. Keep the documentation simple
Consider the following list of values.
5, 7, 3, 7, 9, 11, 8, 7, 6, 3
What is the mean of these values?
A. 5.64
B. 6.6
C. 8
D. 7
Examine the following list of values.
5, 4, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 3, 6, 5
What is the mode of these values?
A. 1.56
B. 4.8
C. 5
D. 4
Which type of six sigma team is most likely to be given the maximum latitude possible from management to achieve their objectives?
A. Quality circle
B. Ad hoc
C. Cross functional
D. Self-directed
Examine the Defects learning aid.
How many defects per unit (DPU) would one expect from the data presented?
A. 0.60
B. 0.20
C. 0.34
D. 0.52
Which of the following is described as being a four-step model for carrying out change?
A. Pareto analysis
B. PDCA
C. Poka-yoke
D. CoQ
Which of the following is a checkpoint for determining if the goals and objectives at each stage in the DMAIC project have been met?
A. Qualitative assessment
B. Root cause analysis
C. Tollgate review
D. Cost benefit analysis
Which statement best describes the range method for analyzing repeatability and reproducibility?
A. Quantifies variability of the interactions between appraisers and the parts
B. Only analyzes repeatability and reproducibility combined as a single form of variance
C. The most accurate method for measuring repeatability and reproducibility
D. Separates variation due to repeatability, reproducibility, and part variation into distinct quantities
Which project issue would concern Senior Management during a phase review?
A. The ability to deliver a software module
B. Conflicts not resolved
C. Requests for additional resources
D. A resolved problem with a measurement device
Which severity classification would you assign a failure that could cause minor injury or system damage that may result in loss or delay in availability?
A. Catastrophic
B. Critical
C. Minor
D. Marginal
Which lean technique is used to eliminate waste?
A. PDCA
B. Force field analysis
C. Regression analysis
D. 5S
Examine the following list of values.
15, 17, 16, 17, 13, 17, 14, 16, 15, 17
What is the variance of these values?
A. 1.81
B. 1.35
C. 15.7
D. 4
Which tool is used to help identify potential failures in a process by documenting the potential failure mode, RPN, and recommended corrective actions?
A. Kanban card
B. SIPOC diagram
C. Current state map
D. FMEA worksheet
Examine the following list of values.
6, 4, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 4, 6, 3
What is the median of these values?
A. 5
B. 1.61
C. 2.6
D. 4.5
What is frequently used together with a cause and effect diagram?
A. SIPOC diagram
B. Control chart
C. Affinity diagram
D. RACI chart
Which type of six sigma team is also sometimes referred to as a task force?
A. Self-directed
B. Ad hoc
C. Cross functional
D. Quality circle
At which point in time is a cost-benefit analysis performed?
A. After a project has been officially given the go-ahead
B. After the implementation of project plans
C. Prior to the implementation of project plans
D. Upon project completion to ensure all data is accurate
Which lean technique is used to eliminate waste?
A. Force field analysis
B. 5S
C. Regression analysis
D. PDCA
A gage that measures width has a normal operating range between 0 mm (0 inches) and 100 mm (3.937 inches). It is found that the measurements made on smaller reference objects are more accurate than those made on larger reference objects. Which measurement system analysis term best identifies what is being evaluated in this scenario?
A. Bias
B. Linearity
C. Reproducibility
D. Repeatability
Which percentage represents the control boundaries for an X bar - R chart?
A. 100%
B. 99.73%
C. 68.27%
D. 95.45%
Which component of the project charter provides the justification for the project?
A. Customer needs
B. Business case
C. Customer expectations
D. Project scope
Which statement best defines cycle time?
A. The amount of time available for producing products divided by the customer's demand for the products
B. The amount of time required to complete a single transaction of a process
C. The amount of time product must wait for the next step in the process
D. The amount of wasted time in a process
What is the purpose of the project communication plan?
A. To help ensure that the activities, resources, and focus of the project team are reaching the intended results
B. To provide stakeholders with valuable feedback
C. To provide the main communication methods used on the project
D. To enable face-to-face communications with important stakeholders
Examine the diagram in the exhibit.
The exhibit presents an example of which type of diagram?
A. Cause and effect diagram
B. Run chart
C. Pareto diagram
D. Scatter diagram
Which document contains the problem statement?
A. Project charter
B. Communication plan
C. Perceptual map
D. Business case
Examine the diagram in the exhibit.
Which type of distribution is represented in the exhibit?
A. Positively skewed distribution
B. Negatively skewed distribution
C. Normal distribution
D. Bimodal distribution
A pizza company has noticed that the new pizza oven that was recently installed is burning their pizza. Which technique can be used to determine the cause of this issue?
A. 5S
B. Forming
C. 5 Whys
D. QFD
Which Six Sigma team role is most likely to coordinate process improvement activities and monitor progress on a regular basis?
A. Process owner
B. Yellow Belt
C. Champion
D. Executive sponsor
During which step of the DMAIC process would the root causes of defects be identified?
A. Measure
B. Analyze
C. Define
D. Improve
What is a source for critical to quality requirements?
A. The Kano diagram
B. Control plan
C. Voice of the customer
D. Kaizen blitz
During which step of the DMAIC process would data about the process to be improved be gathered?
A. Analyze
B. Measure
C. Define
D. Control
Which description best describes the executive sponsor's responsibilities on a six sigma team?
A. Ensure that the organization is providing necessary resources to the six sigma project
B. Responsible for the strategic direction of projects
C. Assist project leaders to complete improvement projects
D. Coordinate process improvement activities and monitor progress on a regular basis
Which widely used repeatability and reproducibility method is the most accurate?
A. Analysis of variance method
B. Range method
C. Average and range method
D. Bias method
Examine the diagram in the exhibit.
The exhibit presents an example of which type of diagram?
A. Scatter diagram
B. Pareto diagram
C. Run chart
D. Cause and effect diagram
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