Data Analysis and Value Stream Mapping Quiz

Which of these is NOT a way data can be used?

What is the core focus of the VSM process?

What is a key characteristic of useful data?

How does VSM reveal the impact of non-value added (NVA) activities?

What type of data deals with numbers and things that can be measured objectively?

What type of data includes information about descriptors like colors, tastes, and smells?

Which of the following is considered a Value Added (VA) activity?

Which of the following activities would be classified as Necessary Non-Value Added (NNVA)?

Which of these is NOT a type of data selection?

Which of these is NOT considered a waste in VSM?

What type of data refers to the number of widgets, number of complaints, or percentage of incomplete orders?

What term refers to the data that your team selects as contributing to changing the project metric?

What is the best place to start prioritizing and selecting 'Y's for data analysis?

What is the primary reason for using a family of measures instead of just one measure?

What is the primary purpose of 'X' data in the context of performance improvement?

Which of these is NOT a factor that contributes to excessive set-up and run times in Batch and Queue environments?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of creating a Value Stream Map?

Why is 'Run Time' considered the only value-added step in Lead Time?

Why is it important to consider the customer's perspective when defining value in a process?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a value stream?

What is the primary reason why Batch and Queue environments are considered 'Not Lean'?

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to long 'Move' and 'Wait' times in a Batch and Queue environment?

What is the main purpose of using a family of measures?

What is one of the main advantages of having a value stream map that is comprehensive and detailed?

Which of these is NOT a common reason for non-standard processes in a Batch and Queue environment?

Which of the following is NOT a key step in defining value?

Which is the only step in the Lead Time that adds value to the product?

Why are Batch and Queue environments often associated with large batch sizes?

Which of these is NOT a common factor contributing to 'Wait' and 'Queue' times?

Which metric is best suited for evaluating the probability of a unit successfully passing through a process without any errors?

Which of the following is NOT a common example of a defect opportunity in a customer service application?

Which metric is most appropriate for situations where multiple potential defects exist per unit of output?

What does the term 'unit' refer to in the context of defect measures?

What is the purpose of utilizing the 'Z' value or 'Sigma' level in defect measures?

If a process has a 'Z' value of 1.2, what does it indicate about its capability?

Which of the following is considered a valid use case for PPM (parts per million) metric?

What is the primary advantage of using DPMO (defects per million opportunities) metric in defect analysis?

A process map that depicts the process as it actually works in a company is called a:

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using process mapping in the Measure phase?

What is the primary purpose of a workflow or spaghetti map?

What does the phrase 'Total Life Cycle Performance' refer to in the context of process mapping?

Which of the following is NOT a component that could be mapped in a process map?

What is the key difference between an 'As Was' map and a 'Should Be' map?

How can process mapping assist in identifying improvement opportunities?

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a process map in the Measure phase of DMAIC?