The DMAIC Cycle
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The DMAIC Cycle: example questions & answers
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What does the acronym DMAIC stand for in Six Sigma?
- ADetermine, Measure, Act, Improve, Confirm
- BDesign, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control
- CDefine, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control✓
- DDefine, Model, Assess, Implement, Check
Answer: DMAIC is the core Six Sigma improvement framework: Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control.
Which phase of DMAIC focuses on collecting baseline data to quantify current process performance?
- AControl
- BDefine
- CMeasure✓
- DAnalyse
Answer: The Measure phase establishes a reliable baseline by collecting data on current process performance.
What does the 'M' in the DMAIC 'Measure' phase NOT typically involve?
- AValidating the measurement system
- BCollecting baseline data
- CImplementing the final control plan✓
- DMapping the detailed process
Answer: Implementing the final control plan belongs to the Control phase; Measure focuses on baselining performance and validating data.