One of the metrics commonly used in Lean Six Sigma is DPU. This acronym stands for ___________________.

The correct answer is B. Defects per unit. DPU stands for Defects Per Unit (B), a core Lean Six Sigma metric that measures the average number of defects found per unit produced - giving teams a direct view of process quality regardless of unit complexity. The distractors are fabricated terms: "Deferred Planned Usage"…

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ADeferred planned usage
BDefects per unit
CDecreased production utilization
DDowntime per unit

How the community answered

(27 responses)

A
15% (4)
B
74% (20)
C
4% (1)
D
7% (2)

Explanation

DPU stands for Defects Per Unit (B), a core Lean Six Sigma metric that measures the average number of defects found per unit produced - giving teams a direct view of process quality regardless of unit complexity.

The distractors are fabricated terms: "Deferred Planned Usage" (A), "Decreased Production Utilization" (C), and "Downtime Per Unit" (D) are not recognized Lean Six Sigma metrics - they sound plausible but don't correspond to any standard methodology terminology.

Memory tip: Think "D-P-U = how many Defects landed on that one Unit." DPU pairs naturally with DPMO (Defects Per Million Opportunities), another key Six Sigma metric - if you know one, you know the family.

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