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QUESTION 1
A ___________ is used primarily to track the stability of the average value of a metric of interest.
A. NP Chart
B. Xbar-R Chart
C. I-MR Chart
D. C Chart
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 2
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. Individual Chart
B. C Chart
C. Xbar Chart
D. P Chart
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 3
Which of these graphs demonstrates conditions which would be sufficient to enable OCAP for the
process?
A. Xbar Chart
B. Time Series Chart
C. Neither
D. Both
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 4
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. Data shift analysis

B. Outlier analysis methods
C. Center Line and Control Limits
D. None of the above

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Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 5
Common and ______________ Cause Variation are the focus of Statistical Process Control.
A. Uncommon
B. Ordinary
C. Special
D. Selective
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 6
Special Cause Variation falls into which two categories?
A. Natural & Unnatural

B. Short Term & Long Term
C. Assignable & Pattern
D. Attribute & Discreet
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 7
Range Charts are the technique used to determine if Special Causes are occurring within the
subgroups of the ______________.
A. Histograms
B. SPC Charts
C. NP Charts
D. Pareto Charts
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 8
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-R Chart
B. Individual-MR Chart
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C. NP Chart
D. CUSUM Chart
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 9
When a Belt Poka-Yoke’s a defect out of the process entirely then she should track the activity
with a robust SPC system on the characteristic of interest in the defect as an early warning
system.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 10
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. Response Plan
B. Call List
C. Chain-of-Command
D. Defect Analysis Plan
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 11
The Control Limits width varies if the sample size varies for which type of chart?
A. P Charts
B. NP Charts
C. Xbar-R Charts
D. Time Series Charts
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 12
Which of these elements are not included in Implementation plans?

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A. Work breakdown structure

B. Risk management plans
C. Cost/Benefit ratios
D. Planned audits of work completion
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 13
Upon completion and validation of an improvement to a process a Belt and the Project Team
create a Control Plan that contains which of these?
A. Standard operating work description of the process change

B. Description of the monitoring system in place to assure continued compliance
C. Summary of the targeted critical metrics for process performance measurement
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 14
What conclusion is most correct about the Experimental Design shown here with the response in
the far right column?
A. No factor has enough statistical confidence greater than 95% to have an impact on the
response rate
B. Constant, Adv and Bev are the only factors statistically affecting the response rate with 95%
confidence or more
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. This design does not have enough experimental runs to conclude anything as evidenced by the
lack of P-values in the MINITABTM output
Answer: D

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Explanation:
QUESTION 15
Which statement(s) are correct about the Factorial Plot shown here? (Note: There are 3 correct
answers).
A. When the cutting speed increased from low to high level, the tool age increases
B. The coefficient of the metal hardness is positively related to the output of tool age
C. The coded coefficient is lower for cutting speed than the cutting angle related to the output of
tool age
D. These plots prove a statistically significance factor with 95% confidence
E. These plots are an example of interaction plots
Answer: A,B,C
Explanation:
QUESTION 16
How many experimental runs exist in a Full Factorial and fully randomized design for 4 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. 32
C. 256
D. 64
Answer: B
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Explanation:
QUESTION 17
If an experiment has 5 factors and no replicates for a 2-level Experimental Design with 16
experimental runs which statement is incorrect?
A. The Experimental Design is half-fractional

B. The Main Effects are confounded with only 4-way interactions
C. The Main Effects for the 5 factors are not aliased or confounded but the 2-way interactions are
confounded with the 3-way interactions
D. The experiment has 8 experimental runs with the first factor at the high level
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 18
Which statement(s) are correct about the Pareto Chart shown here for the DOE analysis? (Note:
There are 2 correct answers).
A. It is unknown from this graph how many factors were in the Experimental Design
B. The factors to keep in the mathematical model are E, D, DE, BD and B with an alpha risk equal
to 2.06
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
Answer: A,C
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Explanation:
QUESTION 19
Fractional Factorial, ____________and Response Surface Method are types of planned
experiments.
A. Multi-Vari Analysis
B. Baldridge Channels
C. One Factor at a Time or OFAT
D. Factorial Design
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 20
Relative to a Design of Experiments the term ________________ refers to variables being a linear
combination of each other.
A. Mirror Image
B. Directly Parallel
C. Collinear
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 21
Which statement(s) are incorrect about Fractional Factorial Designs?
A. A Half Fractional Design for 5 factors has the same number of experimental runs as a Full
Factorial Design for 4 factors assuming no repeats or replicates or Center Points
B. Quarter Fractional experiments can exist for those with 4 factors
C. Resolution V design is desired while controlling costs of experimentation
D. Half Fractional experiments do not exist for those designs with only 2 factors
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 22
If in an experiment all possible variable pairs sum to zero the design is Orthogonal.
A. True
B. False
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Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 23
Which Experimental Design typically is most associated with the fewest number of input variables
or factors in the design?
A. Fractional Factorial design

B. Full Factorial design
C. Simple Linear Regression
D. Response Surface Design
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 24
The method of Steepest Ascent guides you toward a target inside the original inference space.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 25
Situations where standardized work needs to be incorporated include all of these except
_____________________.
A. Machines continually operating to reduce the labor cost per piece

B. Lack of a system to assure proper inventory levels at repair stations
C. Changeover instructions incomplete
D. Process flow for the same product assembly taking various cycle time for completion
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 26
The Lean toolbox includes all of these items except ________________.
A. Mistake Proofing
B. Visual Factory
C. Design of Experiments
D. Inventory Management
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Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 27
Questions that can be best answered by a Visual Factory include all of these except
_____________________.
A. Are downtime issues easily noted?

B. Can extra inventory be seen easily?
C. Are unneeded tools or supplies easily noted?
D. Are setups optimized for lower scrap levels?
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 28
If a Six Sigma project was to reduce repair station inventory and the team found the inventory was
creeping up over time which Lean tools should be considered in the Control Phase to reestablish
and sustain the project success?
A. Review the Visual Factory to assure inventory in excess of desired visible

B. Improve the lighting to assure adequate visibility
C. Analyze data from supplier deliveries
D. Reword the standardized work instructions to use active verbs and not passive phrases
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 29
When a Belt implements an improvement that is automated thus requiring no particular
understanding for use he has applied which Lean tool?
A. Mistake Proofing
B. Kaizen Event
C. 5S
D. None
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 30
Kaizens or Kaikakus and Six Sigma projects are intended to create incremental process
improvements versus breakthrough, significant improvements.
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A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 31
Which of these items contribute to what is necessary for successful Kaizen events?
A. Analysis tools
B. Management support
C. Operator support
D. All of these answers are correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 32
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 33
When a Belt decides to use written procedures and visual controls to improve the consistency of
the tasks that must occur in the process he is improving he has utilized the _________________
activity of 5S.
A. Sustaining
B. Sorting
C. Standardizing
D. Straightening
Answer: C
Explanation:

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QUESTION 34
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:
A. Vendor A with a much shorter lead time in delivery

B. Vendor B as it has a better consistency (lower variance) on lead time
C. Vendor B as Vendor A shows a situation out of control as shown in red
D. Vendor B as the Control Limits are much narrower than Vendor A
E. Vendor B with higher lead time, but a process with much narrower Control Limits
Answer: B,C,D,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 35
Fractional Factorial designs are used to reduce the ____________ because the number of runs
has been lowered.
A. Time and cost of experiments

B. Number of people involved
C. Number of data measurement points
D. Output summary
Answer: A
Explanation:

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QUESTION 36
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 37
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 38
A Full Factorial experiment using a 3 level 3 factor approach has been proposed to test the
viability of an extrusion machine experiment. How many treatment combinations will this approach
involve?
A. 6
B. 9
C. 27
D. 54
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 39
Screening experiments are the proper choice when a Belt is faced with the situation of highly
Fractional Factorial Designs.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
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QUESTION 40
Which statement(s) are correct about the DOE Factorial plot output here? (Note: There are 3
correct answers).
A. Two factors were operated at 3 levels each

B. The highest tool age was achieved with metal hardness at high level while keeping the cutting
speed at the low level
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. All factors had 2 levels in the experiment
Answer: B,C,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 41
Which statement(s) are incorrect for the Regression Analysis shown here? (Note: There are 2
correct answers).

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A. The air-fuel ratio explains most of the TurbineOutput variation

B. The Regression explains over 98% of the process variation
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. The SteamExitTemp explains the most variation of the TurbineOutput
Answer: D,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 42
Which statement(s) are most correct for the Regression Analysis shown here?
A. The Regression explains 50.8% of the process variation

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B. The air-fuel ratio explains most of the TurbineOutput variation

C. This Simple Linear Regression explains 98+% of the process variation
D. This Multiple Linear Regression has four statistically significant independent variables
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 43
A valid mathematical Regression represents all of the characteristics shown except
___________________________.
A. The residuals when plotted follow a Normal Distribution

B. The sum of the residuals is zero
C. All of the standardized residuals will be within ±3 Standard Deviations
D. Most standardized residuals are within ±2 Standard Deviations
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 44
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 45
A valid Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) is characterized by all of these except
_______________________.
A. It is an assumption that the X’s (inputs) are not correlated to each other
B. The X’s (inputs) are assumed to be independent of each other
C. MLR is conducted based on a deliberate form of experimentation
D. The Residuals from MLR analysis have to be Normally Distributed
Answer: C
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QUESTION 46
Which statement is NOT correct about the Fitted Line Plot shown here?
A. The independent variable is the reactant

B. If the reactant was 6 units, with 95 % confidence we would expect a minimum yield of 100 units
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. When the reactant increases, the expected yield would increase
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 47
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 Table
B. Sakami Table
C. Mean-to-Mode Analysis
D. Contingency Table
Answer: C

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Explanation:
QUESTION 48
It would be more likely than not for a Belt conducting a Regression Analysis to find that the
_______________________.
A. r2 value is smaller than the absolute value of r

B. Correlation Coefficient equals r2
C. Coefficient of Determination is less than r2
D. Correlation Coefficient equals r divided by 2
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 49
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. Some Residuals higher than others

B. Some Residuals lower than others
C. All Residuals within 2 Standard Deviations of the Mean
D. Residuals will represent a Linear Regression
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 50
Which statement(s) are correct about the Regression shown here? (Note: There are 2 correct
answers).

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A. The dependent variable is the outside temperature

B. The relationship between outside temperature and number of customers per hour is a Linear
Regression
C. The dashed lines indicate with 95% confidence where all of the process data should fall
between
D. The dashed lines indicate with 95% confidence the estimate for the Quadratic Regression Line
E. The predicted number of customers per hour is close to 5 if the outside temperature is 10 deg C
Answer: D,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 51
Which of these might contribute to similar distributions having Unequal Variance?
A. Extreme tails
B. Outliers
C. Multiple Modes
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 52
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
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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. If the average cost per component is $4,200 or less, then the purchase manager will introduce
the new product upgrade with new components.
B. If the average cost per component is greater than $4,200, then the purchase manager will
introduce the new product upgrade with new components.
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.
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 53
estimated. The Alternative Hypothesis in the above example is?
A. The Standard Deviation is equal to $300.

B. The Mean is less than $4,320.
C. The Mean is equal to $4,060.
D. The Mean is less than $4,200.
E. The Mean is greater than $ 4,200.
Answer: E
Explanation:
QUESTION 54
Mean of the new product upgrade price of $3,200 and a Standard Deviation of $180 was
estimated. Based on the data provided, the Z value for the data assuming a Normal Distribution
is?
A. 1.11
B. 2.22
C. 4.30
D. 5.42

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Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 55
estimated. In order to increase the Long Term Z value to 5, what is the maximum long term
variation in pricing the Belt can accept for his upgraded critical raw material component?
A. $6
B. $12
C. $24
D. $48
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 56
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. For the
sales accomplished above, what test would validate if they met their requirements?
A. F Test
B. Test for Equal Variance
C. Chi Square Test
D. One-Sample t-Test
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 57
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
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D. 31
E. 2
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 58
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,
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
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 59
The relationship between a response variable and one or more independent variables is
investigated and modeled by use of __________________.
A. X-Y Matrix
B. Baldridge Assessment
C. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
D. Critical X's Definition
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 60
An ANOVA used across many dependent variables could increase the Beta risk.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 61
The Mann-Whitney test is a powerful test and is unique to situations from which of the choices
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listed? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).
A. Testing the identity of two populations

B. Focuses on equality of the Median of the two populations
C. Less powerful than the traditional “t-test”
D. More widely applicable than the traditional “t-test”
Answer: B,D
Explanation:
QUESTION 62
Assessing process proportion as opposed to evaluating a process with respect to a set target can
be done using which of these?
A. Process proportion equals some value range

B. Process proportion equals some desired value
C. Target is current
D. Proportion of the tail is equal
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 63
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 64
Contingency Tables are used to test for association, or dependency, between two or more
classifications.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 65
For the data shown here which statement(s) are true? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).
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A. With 95% confidence, we cannot conclude if the samples are from three Normal Distributions.
B. With greater than 95% confidence, we conclude the samples are from Non-normal
Distributions.
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.
Answer: B,D
Explanation:
QUESTION 66
A(n) ______________ is best used to compare a Machine 1 average quality characteristic to the
same quality characteristic of Machine 2.
A. F test
B. 1-Sample t-test
C. 2-Sample t-test
D. ANOVA test
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 67
For the data set shown here which of these statements is/are true?
A. Hypothesis Testing of Means or Medians cannot be done since there are an unequal number of
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observations for the 3 samples

B. A Paired T-test would be applicable for comparing Grade B and Grade A since they follow each
other in the data set
C. Grade A has the lowest sample Mean of the 3 samples
D. Grade A has a higher sample Mean than Grade B
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 68
Review the analysis shown here.
Which statements are true about the process? (Note: There are 3 correct answers).
A. The initial focus for this project would be to determine why the thicknesses are so frequently too
low.
B. The majority of the process is closer to the lower specification limit.
C. This process is described with the Weibull Distribution.
D. The process has more problems with Variation than Centering.
E. The process follows a non-normal distribution with the given data.
Answer: B,D,E

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Explanation:
QUESTION 69
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. Weibull Distribution
B. Normal Distribution
C. Exponential Distribution
D. Logistic Distribution
E. Gaussian Distribution
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 70
What conclusion is most correct about the Experimental Design shown here with the response in
the far right column?

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A. No factor has enough statistical confidence greater than 95% to have an impact on the
response rate
B. Constant, Adv and Bev are the only factors statistically affecting the response rate with 95%
confidence or more
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. This design does not have enough experimental runs to conclude anything as evidenced by the
lack of P-values in the MINITABTM output
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 71
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. Bimodal reaction
C. Interaction
D. Amplified effect
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 72
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
Answer: A

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Explanation:
QUESTION 73
The validity of the decision made with Hypothesis Testing is dependent upon all of these except
___________________.
A. Beta risk
B. Alpha risk
C. Range of data
D. Sample size
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 74
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 75
To be an effective Lean Six Sigma practitioner one must understand the difference between
___________________________.
A. ANOVA and the Analysis of Variance

B. Nonparametric tests and tests of Non-normal Data
C. F-test and test of variances of 2 samples
D. Practical and Statistical significance
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 76
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. Significant change from one shift to another

B. Sizable Measurement System error
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C. Catastrophic failure of some sort

D. Any one of these
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 77
From the variance F-test shown above, which of these conclusions is/are valid?

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A. The variance between the class score distribution is significantly different

B. The variance between the class score distribution is not significantly different
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. There are not enough data points to make any statistical conclusions
Answer: A

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Explanation:
QUESTION 78
Time is always the metric on the horizontal scale of a(n) ___________ Chart.
A. Pareto
B. Xbar
C. Multi-Vari
D. NP
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 79
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, Between and Temporal

B. Within, Between and Temporary
C. Without, Above and Below
D. Induced, Natural and Unavoidable
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 80
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 81
On a _________________ a Belt screens variables, or various inputs, to analyze their relative
impact on the output of concern.
A. X-Y Matrix
B. Weighted Scale
C. Multi-Vari Chart
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D. Poisson Chart
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 82
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 83
Some of the sources for different types of error that can be quantified using Statistical Analysis are
___________________.
A. Error in sampling
B. Bias in sampling
C. Error in measurement
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 84
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. Equal to 0.05
B. Less than 0.05
C. Greater than 0.05
D. Greater than 0.5
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 85
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 _____________.

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A. All evenly divisible by 3

B. Twice the Standard Deviation
C. Within 10% of each other
D. The same number
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 86
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. Alpha Error
B. Type I Error
C. Type II Error
D. Type III Error
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 87
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 88
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.

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A. The two class Means are statistically different from each other
B. The two class Means statistically not different from each other
C. Inadequate information on class Means to make any statistical conclusions
D. A visual comparison shows that class Means are not statistically different
E. A visual comparison shows that class Means are statistically different
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 89
A ___________ is used primarily to track the stability of the average value of a metric of interest.

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A. NP Chart
B. Xbar-R Chart
C. I-MR Chart
D. C Chart
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 90
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. Individual Chart
B. C Chart
C. Xbar Chart
D. P Chart
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 91
Which of these graphs demonstrates conditions which would be sufficient to enable OCAP for the
process?
A. Xbar Chart
B. Time Series Chart
C. Neither
D. Both
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 92
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
Answer: D
Explanation:
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QUESTION 93
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. The Main Effects for the 5 factors are not aliased or confounded but the 2-way interactions are
confounded with the 3-way interactions
B. The Main Effects are confounded with only 4-way interactions
C. The Experimental Design is half-fractional
D. The experiment has 8 experimental runs with the first factor at the high level
E. The experiment has only 4 experimental runs with the 5th factor at the high level
Answer: B,C,D
Explanation:
QUESTION 94
Which statement(s) are correct about the Pareto Chart shown here for the DOE analysis? (Note:
A. It is unknown from this graph how many factors were in the Experimental Design
B. The factors to keep in the mathematical model are E, D, DE, BD and B with an alpha risk equal
to 2.06
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
Answer: A,C

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Explanation:
QUESTION 95
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
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 96
An operator is measuring the distance between two points. Which is most likely to be influenced
by the operator?
A. Precision of the measurement

B. Accuracy of the measurement
C. Calibration of the instrument
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 97
Accuracy can be assessed in several ways and a fairly accurate means of measurement is visual
comparison.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 98
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
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D. Bias
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 99
Appropriate measures means that measurements are ______________.
A. Representative
B. Sufficient
C. Contextual
D. Relevant
E. All of these answers are correct
Answer: E
Explanation:
QUESTION 100
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
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 101
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 102
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?
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A. Focus on fixing the Repeatability and Reproducibility of the measurement device

B. Purchase a new machine
C. Focus on trimming the Part-to-Part variation
D. Run another MSA test with the machine
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 103
What aspects of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) studies are applicable when the process
used to measure does not damage the part?
A. Destructive variable gage R&R and Crossed Study

B. Destructive variable gage R&R and Nested Study
C. Nondestructive variable gage R&R and Crossed Study
D. Nondestructive variable gage R&R and Nested Study
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 104
Each of the items listed would impact the Process Capability for a process with a continuous
output except ___________________.
A. Shape of process data distribution (e.g. Normal Distribution)

B. Process Technology
C. Process Standard Deviation
D. Seasonal variation in process
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 105
For Attribute Data, Process Capability is defined as the average proportion of nonconforming
products.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
Explanation:

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QUESTION 106
The reported Cpk for a process with an average of 104 units, a spread of 18 units and upper and
lower specification limits of 122 and 96 units would be?
A. 0.5
B. 0.89
C. 1.00
D. 2.00
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 107
When we compare short-term and long-term Capability which of these is true?
A. Cp is better for the short term

B. Both short-term and long-term performance are alike
C. Performance tends to improve over time
D. Cp is better for the long-term
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 108
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
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 109
Which statements are correct about the advanced Capability Analysis shown here?

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(Note: There are 3 correct answers).
A. This is a Poisson Capability Analysis.

B. The average DPU with 95% confidence is between 0.024 and 0.0295.
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. The maximum DPU in one observation was nearly 0.0753.
Answer: B,C,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 110
Relative to a Design of Experiments the term Collinear refers to variables being a
________________ of each other.
A. Linear combination
B. Directly parallel
C. Mirror image
Answer: A

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Explanation:
QUESTION 111
Which statement(s) are incorrect about Fractional Factorial Designs?
A. A Half Fractional Design for 5 factors has the same number of experimental runs as a Full
Factorial Design for 4 factors assuming no repeats or replicates or Center Points
B. Quarter Fractional experiments can exist for those with 4 factors
C. Resolution V design is desired while controlling costs of experimentation
D. Half Fractional experiments do not exist for those designs with only 2 factors
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 112
Fractional Factorial, ____________and Response Surface Method are types of planned
experiments.
A. Multi-Vari Analysis
B. Baldridge Channels
C. One Factor at a Time or OFAT
D. Factorial Design
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 113
If in an experiment all possible variable pairs sum to zero the design is Orthogonal.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 114
Which Experimental Design typically is most associated with the fewest number of input variables
or factors in the design?
A. Response Surface design

B. Full Factorial design
C. Simple Linear Regression
D. Fractional Factorial design

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Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 115
The method of Steepest Ascent guides you toward a target inside the original inference space.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 116
The Lean toolbox includes all of the following items except __________.
A. Poke-Yoke
B. Standard Operating Procedures
C. Kaizen
D. 5S the work area
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 117
Questions that can be best answered by a Visual Factory include all of these except
_____________________.
A. Are setups optimized for lower scrap levels?

B. Can extra inventory be seen easily?
C. Can changeover challenges be recognized?
D. Are unneeded tools or supplies easily noted?
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 118
Situations where standardized work needs to be incorporated include all of these except
_____________________.
A. Changeover instructions incomplete

B. Lack of a system to assure proper inventory levels at repair stations
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

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Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 119
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. Improve the lighting to assure adequate visibility

B. Confirm a Visual Factory exists to assure proper communication of status of machines
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 120
Kaizens or Kaikakus and Six Sigma projects are intended to create breakthrough, significant
process improvement versus minor, incremental improvements.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 121
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
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 122
Which of these items are not part of what is necessary for successful Kaizens?
A. Good lighting
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B. Management support
C. Operator support
D. Analysis tools
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 123
When a Belt implements an improvement that is automated thus requiring no particular
understanding for use he has applied which Lean tool?
A. Mistake Proofing
B. Kaizen Event
C. 5S
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 124
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 125
For a Kanban to be successful which of these must occur?
A. Consistent cycle times

B. Fairly stable process demand of product or service
C. Low defect rate of incoming product or service
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation:

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QUESTION 126
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:
A. Vendor A with a much shorter lead time in delivery

B. Vendor B as it has a better consistency (lower variance) on lead time
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. Vendor B has higher lead time, but a process with much narrower Control Limits
Answer: B,C,D,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 127
Common and Special Cause ______________ are the focus of Statistical Process Control.
A. Prediction
B. Ideation
C. Capability
D. Variation
Answer: D
Explanation:
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QUESTION 128
Special Cause Variation falls into which two categories? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).
A. Natural
B. Short term
C. Assignable
D. Pattern
Answer: C,D
Explanation:
QUESTION 129
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. Data shift analysis

B. Outlier analysis methods
C. Center Line and Control Limits
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 130
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-R Chart
B. Individual-MR Chart
C. NP Chart
D. CUSUM Chart
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 131
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
Answer: A
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Explanation:
QUESTION 132
Range Charts are the technique used to determine if ______________ are occurring within the
subgroups of the SPC Charts.
A. Common Causes
B. Special inspections
C. Unnatural forces
D. Special Causes
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 133
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. NP Chart
B. Individuals Chart
C. R Chart
D. C Chart
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 134
The Control Limits width varies if the sample size varies for which type of chart?
A. P Charts
B. NP Charts
C. Xbar-R Charts
D. Time Series Charts
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 135
Which of these elements are not included in Implementation plans?
A. Work breakdown structure

B. Cost/Benefit ratios
C. Risk management plans
D. Planned audits of work completion
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Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 136
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. Response Plan
B. Call List
C. Chain-of-Command
D. Defect Analysis Plan
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 137
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 138
Much of the Six Sigma methodology is used to identify and remove causes for _____________ .
A. Process Variation
B. Material Costs
C. Excess Inventory
D. Lost Sales
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 139
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.

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A. True
B. False
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 140
The distance between the Mean of a data set and the Point of Inflection on a Normal curve is
called the _______________.
A. Curve Spread
B. Standard Deviation
C. Numerical Average
D. Data Breadth
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 141
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)
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 142
When we gather information for the Voice of the Business we are primarily interested in
information concerning the _____________ of the business.
A. Advertising budget
B. Market share
C. Profitability
D. Ownership
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 143
When a Belt creates a Process Map she will use a __________________ to depict a decision
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point requiring a Yes or No decision.
A. Circle
B. Square
C. Diamond
D. Rectangle
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 144
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. Soft Savings
B. COPQ efficiency
C. Median Savings
D. Hard Savings
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 145
Customers make their decisions based on Features, Integrity (of the seller) Delivery and
___________?
A. Color
B. Expense
C. Season
D. None
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 146
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. Internal Failure Costs

B. External Failure Costs
C. Prevention Costs
D. Appraisal Costs

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Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 147
Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) can be classified as Visible Costs and Hidden Costs. All these items
are Hidden Cost except __________________.
A. Lost Customer Loyalty

B. Returns
C. Time Value of Money
D. Late Delivery
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 148
Which of these are examples of business metrics or Key Performance Indicators commonly
referred to as KPI’s?
A. Cycle Time
B. Defects
C. No. of Units Reworked
D. Labor Hours
Answer: E
Explanation:
QUESTION 149
When one speaks of 20% of something contributing 80% of the affect they are referring to what is
known as the _________________.
A. Shewhart Example
B. Pareto Principle
C. Balance Equation
D. Connection Principle
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 150
Using this data calculate the percentage of DPU.
A. 2.74
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B. 3.23
C. 4.56
D. 5.93
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 151
As a means of measuring the effects on other areas of a process as a result of changes in the
primary metric we also define and track ________________.
A. Parallel process metrics

B. Secondary metrics
C. Tertiary metrics
D. Industry standards
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 152
Calculate the Rolled Throughput Yield of this process using this data.
Dat
A. unit input: 1450, unit output: 1390, defects repaireD. 320, scrap: 60
A. 71.33%
B. 72.66%
C. 73.79%
D. 77.93%
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 153
“A calculated time frame that matches customer demand” is a definition of what Lean Principles
term?
A. Value Stream
B. Kaizen event
C. Takt time
D. Kanban
Answer: C
Explanation:

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QUESTION 154
What dollar amount of savings would a project show if it reduced your outstanding Accounts
Receivable by $1.4 million dollars to $5.3 million total and your organization’s marginal cost of
capital was 6.2%?
A. $43,400
B. $86,800
C. $117,500
D. $328,600
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 155
Which Element of Waste best describes "the unnecessary movement of materials and goods"?
A. Overprocessing
B. Inventory
C. Motion
D. Conveyance
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 156
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 157
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

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Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 158
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. Shift start
B. Product development
C. Receipt of an order
D. New fiscal year
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 159
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 160
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. Business Case
B. Project Doctrine
C. Management Justification
D. Process Owner Disclosure
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 161
The English words used for the 5S’s are Sorting, Straightening, _____________ , __________
and Sustaining. (Note: There are 2 correct answers).
A. Shaping
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B. Shining
C. Standardizing
D. Signing
Answer: B,C
Explanation:
QUESTION 162
An example of the waste of mismanaged Inventory is __________.
A. Capital costs of money

B. Value decrease from aged inventory
C. Cost of storage space
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 163
In a Fishbone Diagram the 6M’s stand for Methods, ____________, Machine, Man, Mother Nature
and Materials.
A. Measurements
B. Merger
C. Management
D. Medical
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 164
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 165
Which one of the listed tools is frequently used to help drill down to possible causes once a
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Fishbone Diagram is constructed?
A. 3 When Analysis
B. Skeleton Diagnostic
C. Ishikawa Diagram
D. 5 Why Analysis
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 166
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’s desired
B. Supplier delivered
C. Process operator
D. Customer most valued
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 167
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 168
A valuable tool to use during the Measure Phase to show material and information flow throughout
an entire process is the ______________ .
A. Value Stream Map

B. FMEA
C. Pareto Chart
D. Standard Operating Procedure
Answer: A
Explanation:

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QUESTION 169
Which of the items listed do not define what an X-Y Diagram is?
A. Created for every project

B. Based on team's collective opinions
C. Updated whenever a parameter is changed
D. Used to show each step in a process
E. A living document throughout project lifecycle
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 170
The two types of data that are to be used in Statistical Analysis are Attribute and Variance.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 171
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 172
Data that can be measured on a continuum and has meaningful decimal subdivisions are
__________ data.
A. Continuous
B. Surplus
C. Discrete
D. Variable
Answer: A
Explanation:
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QUESTION 173
Of the various types of data shown which is NOT representative of Variable Data.
A. Child’s height is 4 foot 3 inches

B. Three employees wore hard hats
C. Car burned 2.7 gallons of gasoline
D. Train was going 140 kilometers per hour
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 174
All the data points that represent the total set of information of interest is called the
________________ .
A. Population
B. Sample
C. Frame
D. Spread
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 175
A fundamental rule is that both Standard Deviation and Variance can be added.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 176
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. Gage R & R
C. Bimodal
D. Dual Attribute
Answer: B

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Explanation:
QUESTION 177
A natural logarithmic base is not required for which of these distributions for probability
calculations?
A. Weibull
B. Binomial
C. Poisson
D. Normal
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 178
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 179
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. Ordinal Scale Data

B. Interval Scale Data
C. Nominal Scale Data
D. Ration Scale Data
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 180
The _______ is the most frequently occurring value in a distribution of data.
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A. Median
B. Mean
C. Center Point
D. Mode
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 181
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
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 182
If a Belt needed to model the data for the number of weaves in section of carpet fabric she would
use the _____________ Distribution approach.
A. Poisson
B. Extended
C. Exponential
D. Weibull
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 183
When analyzing the behavior of our process to assess customer satisfaction we are concerned
about both the variation such that it stays within the spec limits and how well the Mean is
__________________ the process requirements.
A. Balanced against
B. Over and above
C. Twice as great as
D. Centered relative to
Answer: D

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Explanation:
QUESTION 184
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: 8.4 Lower specification limit: 4.7 Mean of the process: 6.2 Standard
Deviation: 2.2 Monthly production: 360 units
A. 8
B. 13
C. 28
D. 57
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 185
A Full Factorial experiment using a 2 level 4 factor approach has been proposed to test the
viability of an extrusion machine experiment. How many treatment combinations will this approach
involve?
A. 8
B. 16
C. 32
D. 64
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 186
Which statement(s) are correct about the Factorial Plot shown here? (Note: There are 3 correct
answers).

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A. When the cutting speed increased from low to high level, the tool age increases
B. The coefficient of the metal hardness is positively related to the output of tool age
C. The coded coefficient is lower for cutting speed than the cutting angle related to the output of
tool age
D. These plots prove a statistically significance factor with 95% confidence
E. These plots are an example of interaction plots
Answer: A,B,C
Explanation:
QUESTION 187
Which statement(s) are incorrect for the Regression Analysis shown here? (Note: There are 2
correct answers).

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A. The air-fuel ratio explains most of the TurbineOutput variation

B. The Regression explains over 98% of the process variation
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. The SteamExitTemp explains the most variation of the TurbineOutput
Answer: D,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 188
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 189
Fractional Factorial designs are used to reduce the time and cost of experiments because the
____________ has been lowered.
A. Number of data measurement points

B. Number of runs
C. People involved
D. Output summary

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Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 190
A Factorial Experiment based on a Level 2 Design with 4 factors would require 16 runs to fully
assess the interactions.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 191
Screening experiments are the proper choice when a Belt is faced with the situation of highly
Fractional Factorial Designs.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 192
Which statement(s) are correct about the DOE Factorial plot output here? (Note: There are 3
correct answers).

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A. Two factors were operated at 3 levels each

B. The highest tool age was achieved with metal hardness at high level while keeping the cutting
speed at the low level
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. All factors had 2 levels in the experiment
Answer: B,C,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 193
Which statement is most correct for the Regression Analysis shown here?
A. The Regression explains 50.8% of the process variation

B. The air-fuel ratio explains most of the TurbineOutput variation
C. This Simple Linear Regression explains 98+% of the process variation
D. This Multiple Linear Regression has four statistically significant independent variables
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 194
A(n) ______________ is best used to compare a Machine 1 average quality characteristic to the
same quality characteristic of Machine 2.
A. 1-Sample t-test
B. 2-Sample t-test
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C. F test
D. ANOVA test
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 195
For the data set shown here which of these statements is/are true?
A. Hypothesis Testing of Means or Medians cannot be done since there are an unequal number of
observations for the 3 samples
B. A Paired T-test would be applicable for comparing Grade B and Grade A since they follow each
other in the data set
C. Grade A has the lowest sample Mean of the 3 samples
D. Grade A has a higher sample Mean than Grade B
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 196
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. Some Residuals higher than others

B. Residuals will represent a Linear Regression
C. All Residuals within 2 Standard Deviations of the Mean
D. Some Residuals lower than others
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 197
Choose those characteristics of a Simple Linear Regression (SLR) Analysis that are applicable.

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A. The Correlation Coefficient is always greater than the Regression Coefficient in a SLR
B. General Regression Analysis deals only with Continuous Data
C. Non-linear Regressions can explain curvature when with more statistical confidence than Linear
Regressions
D. SLR can help quantify the significance of variation in X that influences the variation in Y via a
mathematical equation
E. A Correlation does not explain causation but a Regression Analysis with a statistically valid
mathematical equation does explain causation
Answer: A,D,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 198
A valid Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) is characterized by all of these except?
A. It is an assumption that the X’s (inputs) are not correlated to each other
B. The X’s (inputs) are assumed to be independent of each other
C. The Residuals from MLR analysis have to be Normally Distributed
D. MLR is conducted based on a deliberate form of experimentation
E. It is not possible to evaluate interactions in a MLR analysis
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 199
Which statement is NOT correct about the Fitted Line Plot shown here?

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A. The independent variable is the reactant

B. If the reactant was 10 units, with 95% confidence we would expect a minimum yield of 148 units
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 6 and 8 units yields around 40 to 60
E. When the reactant increases, the expected yield would increase
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 200
The calculation of Column Total times Row Total divided by Grand Total yields expected values
from what type of chart?
A. Pareto Chart
B. Sakami Table
C. Contingency Table
D. None
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 201
Contingency Tables are used to test for association, or dependency, between two or more
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classifications.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 202
It would be more likely than not for a Belt conducting a Regression Analysis to find that the
_______________________.
A. r2 value is smaller than the absolute value of r

B. Correlation Coefficient equals r2
C. Coefficient of Determination is less than r2
D. Correlation Coefficient equals r divided by 2
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 203
A valid mathematical Regression represents all of the characteristics shown except
_________________.
A. All of the standardized residuals will be within ±3 Standard Deviations

B. The sum of the residuals is zero
C. The residuals when plotted follow a Normal Distribution
D. Most standardized residuals are within ±2 Standard Deviations
E. The Residual is equal to the difference between the observed and predicted values
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 204
Which statement(s) are correct about the Regression shown here? (Note: There are 2 correct
answers).

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A. The dependent variable is the outside temperature

B. The relationship between outside temperature and number of customers per hour is a Linear
Regression
C. The dashed lines indicate with 95% confidence where all of the process data should fall
between
D. The dashed lines indicate with 95% confidence the estimate for the Quadratic Regression Line
E. The predicted number of customers per hour is close to 5 if the outside temperature is 10 deg C
Answer: D,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 205
Review the analysis shown here. Which statements are true about the process? (Note: There are
3 correct answers).

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A. The initial focus for this project would be to determine why the thicknesses are so frequently too
low
B. The majority of the process is closer to the lower specification limit
C. This process is described with the Weibull Distribution
D. The process has more problems with Variation than Centering
E. The process follows a non-normal distribution with the given data
Answer: B,D,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 206
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.

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Which distribution type is best used for performing the Capability Analysis?
A. Weibull Distribution
B. Normal Distribution
C. Exponential Distribution
D. Logistic Distribution
E. Gaussian Distribution
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 207
Which of these might contribute to similar distributions having Unequal Variance?
A. Extreme tails
B. Outliers
C. Multiple Modes
D. All of the above

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Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 208
estimated. Select the answer that best states the Practical Problem.
A. If the average cost per component is $4,200 or less, then the purchase manager will introduce
the new product upgrade with new components
B. If the average cost per component is greater than $4,200, then the purchase manager will
introduce the new product upgrade with new components
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
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 209
estimated. The Alternative Hypothesis in the above example is?
A. The Standard Deviation is equal to $300

B. The Mean is less than $4,320
C. The Mean is equal to $4,060
D. The Mean is less than $4,200
E. The Mean is greater than $ 4,200
Answer: E
Explanation:
QUESTION 210
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Mean of the new product upgrade price of $2,240 and a Standard Deviation of $120 was
estimated. Based on the data provided, the Z value for the data assuming a Normal Distribution
is?
A. 2.33
B. 4.67
C. 6.48
D. 8.28
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 211
estimated. In order to increase the Long Term Z value to 4, what is the maximum long term
variation in pricing the Belt can accept for his upgraded critical raw material component?
A. $20
B. $35
C. $70
D. $110
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 212
more an average of 13.6 pots per day were sold with a Standard Deviation of 0.7 pots. For the
sales accomplished above, what test would validate if they met their requirements?
A. F Test
B. Test for Equal Variance
C. Chi Square Test
D. One-Sample t-Test
Answer: D
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QUESTION 213
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 214
more an average of 18.2 pots per day were sold with a Standard Deviation of 0.9 pots. What is
the Z value for this sales process?
A. 1.23
B. 1.62
C. 2.11
D. 4.22
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 215
The relationship between a response variable and one or more independent variables is
investigated and modeled by use of which of these?
A. X-Y Matrix
B. Baldridge Assessment
C. Critical X's Definition
D. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 216
An ANOVA used across many dependent variables could increase the Beta risk.
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A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 217
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 218
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. Testing the identity of two populations

B. Focuses on equality of the Median of the two populations
C. Less powerful than the traditional “t-test”
D. More widely applicable than the traditional “t-test”
Answer: B,D
Explanation:
QUESTION 219
Assessing process proportion as opposed to evaluating a process with respect to a set target can
be done using one or more of these. (Note: There are 2 correct answers).
A. Process proportion equals some desired value

B. Process proportion equals some value range
C. Target is current
D. When we deal with Attribute type data
E. Proportion of the tail is equal
Answer: A,D
Explanation:
QUESTION 220
For the data shown here which statement(s) are true? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).
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A. With 95% confidence, we cannot conclude if the samples are from three Normal Distributions
B. With greater than 95% confidence, we conclude the samples are from Non-normal Distributions
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
E. If we wanted to compare the Central Tendencies of all three samples we could use the Mann-
Whitney test
Answer: B,D
Explanation:
QUESTION 221
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. Type I Error
B. Type II Error
C. Type III Error
D. Alpha Error
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 222
If the results from a Hypothesis Test are located in the "Region of Doubt" area, what can be
concluded?
A. Rejection of the Alpha

B. We fail to reject the Null Hypothesis
C. The test was conducted improperly
D. We reject the Null Hypothesis

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Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 223
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 224
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 225
To be an effective Lean Six Sigma practitioner one must understand the difference between
___________________________.
A. ANOVA and the Analysis of Variance

B. Nonparametric tests and tests of Non-normal Data
C. Practical and Statistical significance
D. F-test and test of variances of 2 samples
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 226
The validity of the decision made with Hypothesis Testing is dependent upon all of the following
except ______________________.
A. Beta risk
B. Range of data
C. Alpha risk
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D. Sample size
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 227
To establish a sample size that will allow the proper overlap of distributions we do which of these?
A. Multiply Alpha by 1.75

B. Calculate one minus Beta
C. Calculate Beta plus 2
D. Multiply Beta by 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 228
From the variance F-test shown above, which of these conclusions is/are valid?

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A. The variance between the class score distribution is not significantly different
B. This test applies only to Normal Distributed data at 99 % confidence
C. The variance between the class score distribution is significantly different
D. There are not enough data points to make any statistical conclusions
Answer: C
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QUESTION 229
Time is always the metric on the horizontal scale of a(n) ___________ Chart.
A. Pareto
B. Xbar
C. Multi-Vari
D. NP
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 230
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-Vari Chart
B. Weighted Scale
C. X-Y Matrix
D. Poisson Chart
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 231
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. Variation within consecutive pieces

B. Variation among consecutive batches
C. Variation among groups of pieces
D. Variation among the completed product
Answer: A,B
Explanation:
QUESTION 232
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
Answer: B

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Explanation:
QUESTION 233
Some of the sources for different types of error that can be quantified using Statistical Analysis are
which of these?
A. Error in sampling
B. Bias in sampling
C. Error in measurement
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 234
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 235
From this list select the best example of Bias in Sampling.
A. Testing the completeness of cooking a cake but the testers cannot agree on how to measure
internal temperature
B. Testing the sharpness of a razor blade while the sample of 500 are from the same model razor
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
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 236
The Central Limit Theorem says that as the sample size becomes large the sample Mean
distribution will form a Normal Distribution, ____________________.
A. If the Measurement System is properly calibrated

B. When the data is collected accurately
C. If the shape is evenly spread
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D. No matter what the shape of the population distribution of individuals
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 237
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 238
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.

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A. The two class Means are statistically different from each other
B. The two class Means statistically not different from each other
C. Inadequate information on class Means to make any statistical conclusions
D. A visual comparison shows that class Means are not statistically different
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 239
An operator is measuring the distance between two points. Which is most likely to be influenced
by the operator?
A. Precision of the measurement

B. Accuracy of the measurement
C. Calibration of the instrument
Answer: D

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Explanation:
QUESTION 240
Accuracy can be assessed in several ways and a fairly accurate means of measurement is visual
comparison.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 241
With Measurement System Analysis we are concerned with two issues that impact the potential
variability of the data. They are _____________________.
A. Precision and Accuracy

B. Reliability and Repeatability
C. Error and Spread
D. Sensitivity and Deflection
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 242
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 243
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
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Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 244
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. Focus on fixing the Repeatability and Reproducibility of the measurement device

B. Purchase a new machine
C. Focus on trimming the Part-to-Part variation
D. Run another MSA test with the machine
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 245
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 246
Appropriate measures means that measurements are ______________.
A. Representative
B. Sufficient
C. Contextual
D. Relevant
Answer: E
Explanation:
QUESTION 247
What aspects of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) studies are applicable when the process
used to measure does not damage the part?

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A. Destructive variable gage R&R and Crossed Study

B. Destructive variable gage R&R and Nested Study
C. Nondestructive variable gage R&R and Crossed Study
D. Nondestructive variable gage R&R and Nested Study
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 248
Which item(s) listed would impact the Process Capability for a process with a continuous output?
A. Shape of process data distribution (e.g. Normal Distribution)

B. Process Technology
C. Process Standard Deviation
D. Presence of Special Causes or solely Common Causes
E. Seasonal variation in process
Answer: A,C,D,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 249
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
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 250
For Attribute Data, Process Capability is defined as the average proportion of nonconforming
products.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
Explanation:

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QUESTION 251
When we compare short-term and long-term Capability which of these is true?
A. Cp is better for the short term

B. Both short-term and long-term performance are alike
C. Performance tends to improve over time
D. Cp is better for the long-term
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 252
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
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 253
Which statements are correct about the advanced Capability Analysis shown here? (Note: There
are 3 correct answers).

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A. This is a Poisson Capability Analysis

B. The average DPU with 95% confidence is between 0.024 and 0.0295
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. The maximum DPU in one observation was nearly 0.0753
Answer: B,C,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 254
The Greek letter “sigma” is used by mathematicians to signify _____________.
A. Curve Width
B. Numerical Average
C. Standard Deviation
D. Data Spread
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 255
Much of the Six Sigma methodology is used to identify and remove causes for _____________ .
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A. Process Variation
B. Material Costs
C. Excess Inventory
D. Lost Sales
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 256
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 257
The distance between the Mean of a data set and the Point of Inflection on a Normal curve is
called the _______________.
A. Curve Spread
B. Standard Deviation
C. Numerical Average
D. Data Breadth
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 258
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)
Answer: C
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QUESTION 259
Those people who have a interest in the outputs of a process are known as
_____________________.
A. Stakeholders
B. Senior management
C. Co-workers
D. Process owners
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 260
A Process Map is created in order that a Belt can __________________.
A. Follow the product to the end

B. Get the line people’s names correct
C. Capture all the activities comprising the process
D. Manage the input inventory delivery schedule
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 261
Customers make their decisions based on Features, Integrity (of the seller) Delivery and
___________?
A. Color
B. Expense
C. Season
D. None
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 262
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. Internal Failure Costs

B. External Failure Costs
C. Prevention Costs
D. Appraisal Costs
Answer: B
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Explanation:
QUESTION 263
Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) can be classified as Visible Costs and Hidden Costs. Which of these
items is a Visible Cost?
A. Lost Customer Loyalty

B. Time Value of Money
C. Returns
D. Late Delivery
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 264
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. Soft Savings
B. COPQ efficiency
C. Median Savings
D. Hard Savings
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 265
When one speaks of 20% of something contributing 80% of the affect they are referring to what is
known as the _________________.
A. Shewhart Example
B. Connection Principle
C. Balance Equation
D. Pareto Principle
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 266
Using this data calculate the percentage of DPU.
Data: 763 defects, 18,000 units.
A. 2.12
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B. 3.42
C. 4.24
D. 5.72
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 267
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%
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 268
“A calculated time frame that matches customer demand” is a definition of what Lean Principles
term?
A. Value Stream
B. Kaizen event
C. Takt time
D. Kanban
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 269
Which of these are examples of business metrics or Key Performance Indicators commonly
referred to as KPI’s?
A. Cycle Time
B. Defects
C. No. of Units Reworked
D. Labor Hours
Answer: E
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QUESTION 270
As a means of measuring the effects on other areas of a process as a result of changes in the
primary metric we also define and track ________________.
A. Parallel process metrics

B. Secondary metrics
C. Tertiary metrics
D. Industry standards
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 271
What dollar amount of savings would a project show if it reduced your outstanding Accounts
Receivable by $0.9 million dollars to $3.5 million total and your organization’s marginal cost of
capital was 5.7%?
A. $49,250
B. $51,300
C. $117,500
D. $202,424
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 272
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 273
The Japanese born function of a Kaizen event utilizes a specific, step-by-step approach meant to
bring about major changes to a process.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
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Explanation:
QUESTION 274
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. Shift start
B. Product development
C. Receipt of an order
D. New fiscal year
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 275
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 276
Which Element of Waste best describes "the unnecessary movement of materials and goods"?
A. Overprocessing
B. Inventory
C. Motion
D. Conveyance
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 277
The Waste of Overproduction is defined as ______________________.
A. The unnecessary movement of people and equipment

B. The liability of materials that are bought, invested in and not immediately sold or used
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C. Producing more than the next step needs or more than the customer buys
D. The extra movement of material
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 278
The English words used for the 5S’s are __________ , _____________ , Shining, Standardizing
and Sustaining. (Note: There are 2 correct answers).
A. Shaping
B. Sorting
C. Shifting
D. Straightening
Answer: B,D
Explanation:
QUESTION 279
During the ______________ phase of 5S is when we might implement a Red Tag program.
A. Straightening
B. Standardizing
C. Shining
D. Sorting
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 280
In a Fishbone Diagram the 6M’s stand for Methods, Measurements, Machine, Man, Mother
Nature and ____________ .
A. Management
B. Merger
C. Materials
D. Medical
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 281
Which one of these tools is frequently used to help drill down to possible causes once a Fishbone
Diagram is constructed?
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A. 3 When Analysis
B. 5 Why Analysis
C. Ishikawa Diagram
D. Skeleton Diagnostic
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 282
Two of the key deliverables for the Measure Phase are a robust description of the process and its
flow and an assessment of the Measurement System.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 283
A valuable tool to use during the Measure Phase to show material and information flow throughout
an entire process is the ______________ .
A. Value Stream Map

B. FMEA
C. Pareto Chart
D. Standard Operating Procedure
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 284
One of the primary deliverables from performing a SIPOC is to begin to understand which outputs
have the greatest affect on the customer most valued inputs.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 285
From this list select the items that define what an X-Y Diagram is. (Note: There are 4 correct
answers).
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A. Created for every project

B. Based on team's collective opinions
C. Updated whenever a parameter is changed
D. Used to show each step in a process
E. A living document throughout project lifecycle
Answer: A,B,C,E
Explanation:
QUESTION 286
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
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 287
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. FMEA
B. SIPOC
C. X-Y Diagram
D. Team Charter
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 288
Of the various types of data shown below which is NOT representative of Variable Data.
A. Length of a table
B. Liters of solution added to a formula
C. Number of employees wearing a uniform
D. Miles per hour of a vehicle
Answer: C
Explanation:
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QUESTION 289
The two types of data that can be used in Statistical Analysis are Attribute and Variable.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 290
All the data points that represent the total set of information of interest is called the
________________ .
A. Population
B. Sample
C. Frame
D. Spread
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 291
Data that can be measured on a continuum and has meaningful decimal subdivisions are
__________ data.
A. Continuous
B. Surplus
C. Discrete
D. Variable
Answer: A
Explanation:
QUESTION 292
A Personal Trainer was assessing her workout class participants for their body fat content and had
to include data for her analysis. One of the columns listed the range of weight of the people
included in the studies. This required plotting a Histogram of the weight of the people assessed
for their body fat content. While drawing the Histogram the x-axis contained a certain scale of
data. Pick the scale of data that is appropriate for Histograms.
A. Ordinal Scale Data

B. Ration Scale Data
C. Nominal Scale Data
D. Interval Scale Data
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Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 293
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
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 294
A fundamental rule is that both Standard Deviation and Variance can be added.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B
Explanation:
QUESTION 295
The _______ is the most frequently occurring value in a distribution of data.
A. Median
B. Mean
C. Mode
D. Center Point
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 296
A natural logarithmic base is not required for which of these distributions for probability
calculations?
A. Weibull
B. Normal
C. Poisson
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D. Binomial
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 297
Which of these is not a primary cause for Non-normal Data?
A. Skewness
B. Mixed Distributions
C. Kurtosis
D. Formulosis
E. Granularity
Answer: D
Explanation:
QUESTION 298
Use this data to calculate the Z score. Average oF. 65, Standard Deviation: 3, Upper Spec Limit:
72
A. 0.27
B. 1.5
C. 2.33
D. 4.12
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 299
The _____________ Distribution would be the most desirable for modeling the number of stitch
defects in a portion of fabric.
A. Exponential
B. Extended
C. Poisson
D. Weibull
Answer: C
Explanation:
QUESTION 300
Which of these graphical presentations displays the values of each individual reading?

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A. Histogram
B. Box Plot
C. Stem and Leaf Plot
D. X-Y Diagram
Answer: C
Explanation:

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Updated Version 5.0

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A. Data shift analysis

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A. Natural & Unnatural

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A. Work breakdown structure

A. Standard operating work description of the process change

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A. The Experimental Design is half-fractional

A. Fractional Factorial design

A. Machines continually operating to reduce the labor cost per piece

A. Are downtime issues easily noted?

A. Review the Visual Factory to assure inventory in excess of desired visible

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A. Vendor A with a much shorter lead time in delivery

A. Time and cost of experiments

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A. Two factors were operated at 3 levels each

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A. The air-fuel ratio explains most of the TurbineOutput variation

A. The Regression explains 50.8% of the process variation

B. The air-fuel ratio explains most of the TurbineOutput variation

A. The residuals when plotted follow a Normal Distribution

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A. The independent variable is the reactant

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A. r2 value is smaller than the absolute value of r

A. Some Residuals higher than others

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A. The dependent variable is the outside temperature

A. The Standard Deviation is equal to $300.

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listed? (Note: There are 2 correct answers).

A. Testing the identity of two populations

A. Process proportion equals some value range

observations for the 3 samples

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A. ANOVA and the Analysis of Variance

A. Significant change from one shift to another

C. Catastrophic failure of some sort

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A. The variance between the class score distribution is significantly different

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A. Within, Between and Temporal

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A. All evenly divisible by 3

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A. Precision of the measurement

A. Focus on fixing the Repeatability and Reproducibility of the measurement device

A. Destructive variable gage R&R and Crossed Study

A. Shape of process data distribution (e.g. Normal Distribution)