A ______ problem in the Measurement System suggests that there is a lack of consistency in the measurement over time.

1. A. Linearity
2. B. Bias
3. C. Stability
4. D. Magnitude

Correct Answer: C

“A calculated time frame that matches customer demand” is a definition of what Lean Principles term?

1. A. Value Stream
2. B. Kaizen event
3. C. Takt time
4. D. Kanban

Correct Answer: C

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 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. C. Only if the average cost per product upgrade is $4,060, will the purchase manager introduce new product upgrades with new components.
4. 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.

Correct Answer: C

The relationship between a response variable and one or more independent variables is investigated and modeled by use of which of these?

1. A. X-Y Matrix
2. B. Baldridge Assessment
3. C. Critical X's Definition
4. D. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

Correct Answer: D

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?

1. A. Xbar-R Chart
2. B. Individual-MR Chart
3. C. NP Chart
4. D. CUSUM Chart

Correct Answer: A