Free LSSBB sample questions

Correct answer: A D-Optimal custom design.

A D-Optimal custom design is the most appropriate choice. This approach is specifically suited for situations with mixed-level factors (3, 3, and 2 levels) and a strict constraint on the number of runs (15). D-Optimal designs algorithmically select the most informative subset of possible runs to efficiently estimate the desired model terms (main effects, interactions, quadratic terms). A full factorial (3x3x2=18 runs) exceeds the budget. A Box-Behnken design requires factors to have 3 levels and is not directly applicable to the mixed-level scenario. A 2k-p fractional factorial is only for factors with 2 levels.

Correct answers: The specific process characteristic being controlled and its specification limits.; The measurement method, frequency, and sample size for monitoring.; A detailed response plan defining actions to be taken if the process goes out of control.

A control plan must clearly define what is being controlled (the characteristic) and what the acceptable range of performance is (specification limits).

The plan must detail how the characteristic will be measured, how often, and how many samples to take. This ensures consistent monitoring.

A critical component is the reaction or response plan. This pre-defines the steps to take when an out-of-control condition is detected, ensuring a swift and standardized response to problems.

Correct answer: True

This statement is true. A high Cpk (1.50) indicates excellent potential capability based on short-term, within-subgroup variation. However, a much lower Ppk (0.90) which uses long-term, overall variation, signifies that the process performance degrades over time. This discrepancy is a classic indicator of instability, special cause variation, or shifts and drifts between subgroups.

Correct answer: Reduce the average 'door-to-doctor' time for non-critical patients from a baseline of 75 minutes to 45 minutes by the end of Q3, without negatively impacting clinical outcomes.

This is the best goal statement because it follows the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) criteria. It clearly defines the metric ('door-to-doctor' time), specifies the process segment (non-critical patients), provides a measurable baseline (75 mins) and target (45 mins), sets a deadline (end of Q3), and includes a constraint (without impacting outcomes). The other options are too vague, lack metrics, or describe the problem rather than the goal.

Correct answer: Kruskal-Wallis Test

The Kruskal-Wallis test is the correct choice. It is the non-parametric equivalent of the One-Way ANOVA and is used to compare the medians of three or more independent groups when the data does not meet the normality assumption. One-Way ANOVA requires normally distributed data. The Mann-Whitney U test is used for comparing only two groups. The Chi-Squared test is used for categorical data, not ordinal rating data.

Correct answer: U Chart

A U Chart is the most appropriate choice. It is used to monitor the average number of defects per unit (in this case, dropped calls per call) when the sample size (total number of calls) varies over time. A C Chart is used for the number of defects when the sample size is constant. P and NP charts are for tracking the proportion or number of defective units, not the number of defects within a unit or opportunity area.

Correct answer: For every dollar of ad spend, website visits are expected to increase by 2.5, and this relationship is statistically significant.

This interpretation is correct. The coefficient 2.5 indicates that for each one-unit (dollar) increase in Ad Spend, Website Visits increase by 2.5 on average. The p-value of 0.002 is less than the typical alpha level of 0.05, indicating that the relationship is statistically significant. The R-squared value of 0.75 means that 75% of the variation in website visits is explained by the ad spend, suggesting a strong model fit. The other options misinterpret the statistical outputs.

Correct answer: Prioritize action on this failure mode because of its high Severity rating, despite the RPN being below the threshold.

The most appropriate action is to prioritize this failure mode due to its high Severity rating (7), especially since it impacts customer safety. While RPN is a useful tool for prioritization, it should not be used as a rigid, absolute threshold. High Severity ratings, particularly those related to safety or critical regulations, must always be addressed, even if the overall RPN is below a predefined cut-off. Modern FMEA practices (like AIAG-VDA FMEA) emphasize prioritizing high Severity first, then Occurrence, then Detection, rather than relying solely on the RPN.

Correct answer: SIPOC Diagram

A SIPOC (Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, Customers) diagram is the most suitable tool. It provides a high-level, bird's-eye view of the process, its boundaries, and its key stakeholders (Suppliers and Customers) without getting into excessive detail. This makes it ideal for the early stages of the Define phase to establish scope and context. A detailed VSM or swimlane map would be created later, typically in the Measure phase, once the high-level process is understood.

Correct answer: Interaction Effects

The scenario where the effect of one factor depends on the level of another is the definition of an interaction effect. To evaluate this, the team must use a design that is not only capable of estimating main effects but also the interactions between factors, such as a full factorial or a high-resolution fractional factorial design. Replication helps estimate error, confounding is the mixing of effects (usually to be avoided), and blocking handles nuisance factors.