Final Exam: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

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  Use key hypothesis testing concepts to interpret a testing scenario
  

  recognize the implications of a hypothesis test result for statistical and practical significance
  

  recognize steps in developing a business case for six sigma project charter
  

  identify the best practices for determining project scope
  

  identify examples of considerations related to the key performance measurement areas in a six sigma project
  

  match measurement tool categories to descriptions
  

  recognize an example of the correct application of the rule of ten
  

  sequence the steps in a process for cleaning data
  

  identify the advantages of automated data collection
  

  match voice of the customer (voc) strategy tasks to their descriptions
  

  determine the most appropriate customer data collection method to use in a given scenario
  

  calculate the risk priority number (rpn) for a given cause of failure
  

  recognize activities performed in the scenario planning process
  

  match suggested steps in a root cause analysis to associated activities
  

  recognize the type of waste expressed in a conventional statement and associate it with lean six sigma thinking for eliminating that waste
  

  distinguish between the lean and six sigma improvement methodologies
  

  recognize the best approach for integrating lean and six sigma initiatives, given basic organizational conditions
  

  distinguish realities about benchmarking from misconceptions
  

  identify benchmarking realities and misconceptions
  

  classify the source of error in a measurement scenario
  

  recognize the appropriate consideration of required elements for developing a traceability document
  

  use agreement values to interpret measurement data, in a given scenario
  

  use the formulas for repeatability and reproducibility to evaluate a measurement system, in a given scenario
  

  interpret factor scores as part of factor analysis (fa)
  

  interpret the results of a discriminant analysis
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  interpret the results of a multiple analysis of variance (manova)
  

  recognize situational factors that call for a nonparametric method and choose the appropriate test, in a given scenario
  

  select the situation that is best suited for a kruskal-wallis test
  

  calculate the probability of compound events in a given scenario
  

  choose the appropriate discrete distribution for a given study
  

  recognize the characteristics and applications of lognormal, exponential, weibull, and bivariate distributions
  

  calculate the mean and standard deviation for binomial data
  

  calculate the desired amount of work-in-process (wip) and predict the consequent improvement in pce
  

  calculate takt time and determine the best option for streamlining a process to meet customer demand, in a given scenario
  

  match process analysis tools to descriptions of their use
  

  identify steps for creating a spaghetti diagram
  

  interpret elements of a value stream map
  

  distinguish between "evolutionary" and "revolutionary" improvement methodologies
  

  determine whether an organization has correctly carried out the six sigma project selection process
  

  sequence the steps using portfolio analysis to prioritize a potential six sigma project
  

  recognize the techniques associated with each stage of conducting a feasibility study
  

  recognize examples of theory-based motivational techniques that are applied in the organization
  

  recognize examples of good communication practices for team facilitation
  

  match key design of experiments (doe) concepts with examples
  

  match common experimental resolution levels to descriptions
  

  identify the important attributes of key performance indicators
  

  sequence the steps in cost-benefit analysis
  

  perform key steps in a hypothesis test for proportions, and interpret the results
  

  determine whether a goodness-of-fit test was calculated and interpreted correctly
  

  recognize how various tools are used to identify and analyze customer requirements