A key metric in Six Sigma is the DPMO which stands for __________________?

The correct answer is C. Defects per million opportunities. DPMO stands for Defects Per Million Opportunities (C) - a core Six Sigma measurement that quantifies how many defects would occur if a process ran one million times, enabling comparison of quality across different processes and industries. Options A, B, and D are fabricated…

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Options

ADelayed production metrics output
BDefects by management oversight
CDefects per million opportunities
DDeveloped production management oversight

How the community answered

(58 responses)

A
3% (2)
B
5% (3)
C
90% (52)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

DPMO stands for Defects Per Million Opportunities (C) - a core Six Sigma measurement that quantifies how many defects would occur if a process ran one million times, enabling comparison of quality across different processes and industries.

Options A, B, and D are fabricated phrases designed to sound plausible; none of them represent real Six Sigma, quality management, or industry-standard terminology. "Delayed," "Management Oversight," and "Developed" are red herrings that don't map to any legitimate metric.

Memory tip: Break it down literally - Defects Per Million Opportunities. A Six Sigma process targets fewer than 3.4 DPMO, so think "how many defects slip through in a million chances?" - that's exactly what DPMO measures.

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