Below are possible questions for a Six sigma exam.

How many data points do you need to have a short-term capability?

Two data points.
Over 100 data points.
Fewer than five data points.
Between 30 and 50 data points.

If the Cp is 1.0, what is the sigma value?

1
2
3
6
None of above

What is the purpose for gauge R&R?

Statistical analysis to evaluate measure error
To understand repeatability and reproducibility of your MSA
To help validate what is a defect and what is not
To gauge the rest and relaxation needed for a black belt
a through d

Q4. What plot describes the many distributions in one graph in quartiles?
Interval plot
Capability plot
Probability plot
Median plot
Box plot

Q5. What is meant by a p-value of less than 0.05?

That there are no significant difference
The variance terms are equal
The mean has a shift of 1.5 sigma
You're 95 percent confident that there is a statistical difference
All the above

A correlation value of less than 0.2 indicates

Significant correlation
Insignificant Correlation
Cant Say
None of the above

% of normal Distribution Curve

A process can be in control when

1 point is outside 3 sigma limit
8 points are on same side of the control limits
Both A and B
None of the above

Above what RPN should immediate action be taken

70
80
85
75
An activity in a process map is represented using a
Circle
Triangle
Rectangle
Cylinder

As per the RACI model the sponsor or champion is assigned what role
R
A
C
I

At 5 sigma DPMO equals

6210
233
3.4
None of the above

At what percentage are Gage R&R test unsatisfactory

10%
15%
25%
>30%

Average companies operate at what sigma levels

3Sigma
4Sigma
5Sigma
6Sigma

Can the process owner and champion be the same person

Yes
No
Cant Say
None of the above

Cp is a capability index with the units measured in?

mm
No units
Scale of 1 to 5
Defect rate or yield

If Cpk = Cp, this result means that the-

Process mean is on target
Process mean is not on target
Process mean can not be defined
Process mean is defected

If p<=0.05 then the effect is statistically

Significant
Insignificant
Cant Say
None of the above

What chart is used when sample size is 1

W
If the formula Quartile(array,4) is given, what value would it return
Max value
Min Value
First Quartile
MedianValue

If there are occasional failures the Occurance Indicator is set at

4
5
3
2

In DOE with repetition what happens to the factors

Are reset
Are not reset
Maybe reset
Cant say

In RACI Model, C stands for-

Cooperation
Control
Consultation
Coordination

In SIPOC Model, S stands for-

Suppliers
Subordinates
Seniors
Sponsor

Orthogonal DOE design is

Balanced Horizontally
Balanced Vertically
Balanced Diagonally
Balanced Horizontally + Vertically

Six sigma implies quality at what percentage?

99%
99.9%
99.99966%
100%

t test is performed with how many groups

Three
Two
N number of groups
None of the above

The C and U chart follow which distribution

Poisson
Binomial
Normal
None of the above
Variations which occur naturally in a stable process are called
Common Cause Variation
Controlled Cause Variation
Both A and B
None of the above

What documents should not be presented during project approval

Project Charter
Request for financial support
Project Plan
Analysis Plan

What does an alternative hypothesis state?

Some difference exists between 2 samples
No difference exists
Difference may or may not exist
None of the above

What is a defect?
Something which will always happen
A feeling that the process is causing a problem
A measurable indicator not conforming to customer requirement
All of the above

What is the standard deviation of the following population 11,13,18,15,9

3.49
3.12
3
4

What type of DOE is used if there are 5 or more factors

Screening DOE
Optimization DOE
Characterization DOE
All of the above

When a point on the graph falls outside the control limits without a special cause
it can be classified as a
Type I error
Type II error
This is natural
Cant say

Which formula is used to calculate the correlation

RSQ
CORREL
CORELATION
None of the above

Which graph reveals relationships or association between two variables

Scatter Plot
Box Plot
Frequency Plot
Interval Plot

Which is a low cost VOC tool

Surveys
Focus Group
Interviews
Benchmarking

Which is not a phase of DMAIC?

Measure
Continue
Analyze
Define

Which of the following can be shown on a process map

Activities
Responsibilities
Volumes
All of the above

Which of the following is an analyze phase deliverable

Project Status Form
Metrics Graphs
Project Plan
All of the above

Which of the following is not a dimension of project metrics-

Critical To Quality (CTQ)
Critical To Supply (CTS)
Critical To Price (CTP)
Critical To Delivery (CTD

Which of the following is not a waste

Waste of inventory
Waste of production
Waste of conveyance
Waste of waiting

Which of the following is not an element of the charter

Business Case
Problem statement
Project Plan
Risk Plan

Which organization was responsible for introducing Six Sigma?

Motorola
General Electric
ABB
Allied Signal

Who is a champion?
Professional who leads 6Sigma projects on full time basis
Professional who leads 6Sigma project on part time basis
One who receives process output
Senior level executive who sponsors a project