ICYB · Question #64
Which phase of DMAIC focuses on establishing the baseline performance of a process?
The correct answer is B. Measure. Measure is correct because this phase is specifically dedicated to collecting data on the current process, quantifying its performance, and establishing a baseline against which future improvements will be compared - you can't improve what you haven't measured. A (Define) is…
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Which phase of DMAIC focuses on establishing the baseline performance of a process?
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- ADefine
- BMeasure
- CAnalyse
- DImprove
How the community answered
(18 responses)- A11% (2)
- B83% (15)
- C6% (1)
Explanation
Measure is correct because this phase is specifically dedicated to collecting data on the current process, quantifying its performance, and establishing a baseline against which future improvements will be compared - you can't improve what you haven't measured.
- A (Define) is wrong because that phase identifies the problem, project scope, and customer requirements - it sets the goal, not the baseline.
- C (Analyse) is wrong because that phase investigates why the process performs the way it does, using the baseline already collected in Measure.
- D (Improve) is wrong because that phase implements solutions - it comes after the baseline has long been established.
Memory tip: Think of it sequentially - you must Measure where you are before you can Analyse why, and Improve how. "You can't hit a target you haven't found yet."
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