ICGB · Question #85
The acronym for the defined approach taken by Lean Six Sigma to solve significant challenges related to a process is which of these?
The correct answer is B. DMAIC. DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) is Lean Six Sigma's structured, data-driven methodology specifically designed to solve significant process problems - it is the core problem-solving framework of the discipline. The distractors are each legitimate Lean Six…
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The acronym for the defined approach taken by Lean Six Sigma to solve significant challenges related to a process is which of these?
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- ADOE
- BDMAIC
- CSIPOC
- DFMEA
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(23 responses)- A4% (1)
- B78% (18)
- C13% (3)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) is Lean Six Sigma's structured, data-driven methodology specifically designed to solve significant process problems - it is the core problem-solving framework of the discipline.
The distractors are each legitimate Lean Six Sigma tools but serve different purposes: DOE (Design of Experiments) is an analytical technique for testing variables, not a process improvement roadmap; SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers) is a high-level process mapping tool used to scope a project, not solve it; FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) is a risk assessment tool for identifying potential failure points.
Memory tip: Think of DMAIC as a five-phase "recipe" - you must follow the steps in order to cook up a solution. The phrase "Don't Mess Around In Chaos" maps to Define → Measure → Analyze → Improve → Control and reinforces that DMAIC brings structure to complex problems.
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