BPM-001 · Question #11
The "D" in the DMAIC model stands for "Decide."
The correct answer is B. False. B is correct because the "D" in DMAIC stands for Define, not "Decide." DMAIC is a Six Sigma process improvement methodology where each letter represents a phase: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control. Why A is wrong: "Decide" is not a phase in DMAIC at all - it's a…
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The "D" in the DMAIC model stands for "Decide."
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- ATrue
- BFalse
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(50 responses)- A14% (7)
- B86% (43)
Explanation
B is correct because the "D" in DMAIC stands for Define, not "Decide." DMAIC is a Six Sigma process improvement methodology where each letter represents a phase: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control.
Why A is wrong: "Decide" is not a phase in DMAIC at all - it's a fabricated term inserted to test whether you know the actual terminology.
Memory tip: Think of DMAIC as telling a story - you first Define the problem (what are we solving?), then measure it, analyze root causes, improve the process, and control the solution. "Define" is the natural starting verb for any problem-solving framework, making it easier to remember than "Decide."
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