1. When data is normally distributed, the correct test to use to test for equal variances is:
   1. Chi-Square method
   2. Levenes test
   3. Bartletts test
   4. Bonett method

2. When comparing the population means of multiple groups, the correct test to use is .
   1. Pareto analysis
   2. ANOVA
   3. 1-sample t test
   4. 2-variance test

3. Running the equal variance test returns a p-value of less than 0.09. If alpha was established at 0.05, the statistical conclusion is:
   1. Fail to reject the null hypothesis.
   2. Reject the null hypothesis.
   3. Fail to reject the alternate hypothesis.
   4. Accept the null hypothesis.

4. The Pugh concept selection method uses a numerical score to score each alternative against the same set of criteria.
   1. True
   2. False

5. In a Process FMEA, process steps with higher RPN scores perform better than those with lower RPN scores.
   1. True
   2. False

6. RPN or Risk Priority Number is the product of: Severity * Occurrence * Detection scores.
   1. True
   2. False

7. Interaction plots that are parallel indicate that there is a strong interaction between the factors.
   1. True
   2. False

8. A two-level full factorial experiment with 3 factors will require at least
   1. 2
   2. 4
   3. 8
   4. 16

9. A design scorecard is established to score and track design capability against CTQs through each phase.
   1. True
   2. False

10. What are the five phases of a DFSS project?
    1. Define, Measure, Annotate, Design, Control
    2. Define, Measure, Analyze, Develop, Verify
    3. Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
    4. Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify

11. DFSS projects are implementation projects.
    1. True
    2. False

12. The criteria selection matrix is based on evaluating and scoring each alternative on a 1 to 10 scale against the same set of criteria.
    1. True
    2. False

13. The steeper the Main Effects plot the bigger the effect that a factor has on the response.
    1. True
    2. False

14. Out-of-control conditions for Attribute SPC charts include all of the following EXCEPT:
    1. any point outside of the control limits
    2. any point outside of the specification limits
    3. 9 points in a row on the same side of the centerline.
    4. 14 points in a row, alternating up and down

15. Control subjects may include the outcome Y, the proven Xs (such as oven temperature and bake time), and any CTQ requirements.
    1. True
    2. False

16. Which SPC chart plots the proportion of defective units?
    1. p
    2. c
    3. np
    4. u

17. Which SPC chart plots the number of defects?
    1. p
    2. c
    3. np
    4. u

18. The Control Plan provides process owners and operators with the means to control the process so that it performs well, day-in and day-out.
    1. True
    2. False

19. Three of these subjects can be control subjects. Which cannot be a control subject?
    1. speed
    2. temperature
    3. control limit
    4. diameter

20. How are control limits established?
    1. customer expectations of the process
    2. limits of random variation in the process
    3. targets set by management for the process
    4. specification limits for the process

21. Three of these choices are out-of-control conditions. Which is not?
    1. a point outside of the specification limits
    2. 9 points in a row on the same side of the centerline
    3. 14 points in a row, alternating up and down
    4. a point outside of the control limits

22. All of following SPC charts are used for charting continuous variables EXCEPT
    1. Means and Moving Range chart or X-bar R chart
    2. Individuals chart or I-chart
    3. Proportions or p chart
    4. Individuals Moving Range or I-MR chart

23. All of the following SPC charts are used for charting attributes EXCEPT
    1. p chart
    2. I-MR chart
    3. c chart
    4. np chart

24. Which SPC chart plots the number of defective units?
    1. c
    2. np
    3. u
    4. p

25. If the control limits are too wide, launch a Six Sigma project to reduce common cause variation.
    1. True
    2. False

26. If special causes of variation exist, then the process is said to be .
    1. meeting specifications
    2. out of control
    3. not meeting specifications
    4. in process control

27. Random variation is due to chance or .
    1. likely causes
    2. common causes
    3. special causes
    4. unlikely causes

28. If only common causes of variation exist, then the process is said to be .
    1. out of control
    2. capable
    3. not capable
    4. in control

29. All of the following are deliverables of the Define phase EXCEPT
    1. Project Y in Y=f(x)
    2. Expected benefits
    3. Problem and goal statements
    4. List of solutions

30. Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction targeted by the project should be quantified during the Define phase.
    1. True
    2. False

31. Project plan should include all of the following EXCEPT
    1. goals and objectives
    2. timing and milestones
    3. deliverables or outputs
    4. steps and tasks

32. Project team members are
    1. interested employees who volunteer
    2. selected by the Champion and assigned by management
    3. all stakeholders and process owners
    4. employees selected and assigned by their department heads

33. In the Define phase, the is defined.
    1. X
    2. Y and Xs
    3. Y
    4. Y=f(x)

34. Alignment means project success supports achievement of the organization's annual and strategic goals
    1. True
    2. False

35. Project Charter is the key deliverable in the Define phase
    1. True
    2. False

36. The main focus of the Measure phase is to measure the .
    1. Y in Y=f(x)
    2. Xs in Y=f(x)
    3. Y and Xs
    4. financial impact of the problem

37. What is the first item to be addressed when developing a data collection plan for the Measure phase?
    1. what data needs to be collected
    2. what questions need to be answered
    3. who is to collect the data
    4. how much data needs to be collected

38. Validate the measurement system before collecting or using any data.
    1. True
    2. False

39. If the MSA shows that the measurement system is not valid then .
    1. improve the measurement system, then conduct another MSA, and check for validity before collecting any new data
    2. use the existing data but view it with a grain of salt
    3. don't use existing data, but collect new data with the same measurement system
    4. do not use the existing data, but be careful in collecting new data

40. Tools used to measure the baseline performance includes all of the following EXCEPT .
    1. histograms and boxplots
    2. run charts or SPC charts
    3. Pareto charts
    4. design of experiments (DOE)