Questions for Knowledge Test – NCQC 2014

1. The aim of brainstorming should be to generate good …………………….. of ideas.

  • Quality
  • Quantity

2. In a Pareto chart the steep bend of the curve is not very predominant. This could be due to:

  • A rectangular plot drawn
  • Stratification not done appropriately
  • Both above
  • In certain cases, Pareto does not apply

3. Flow Diagrams are of three types : High Level, Matrix and

  • Limited
  • Controlled
  • Detailed

4. The ideal data sample size for Scatter Diagram should be

  • 30 to 40
  • 0 to 20
  • 5 to10

5. Which Quality tool is not a part of data collection technique?

  • Data Sheets
  • Frequency Tables
  • Check sheets
  • Graphs

6. Brainstorming tool is used only at the first step of problem solving

  • True
  • False

7. Pareto diagram is preferably not made for phenomenon but for causes

  • True
  • False

8. To decrease the changeover time (SMED) we need to improve our 1S, 2S and 3 S

  • True
  • False

9. If initial stratification does not yield results, a second level stratification can be done without taking any additional data:

  • True
  • False

10. In analysing the results portrayed in a Histogram what is more important for taking action

  • To reduce the range
  • To get closer to the mean

11. In a cause and effect diagram the branches and sub branches are made using:

  • Why repeatedly for each sub branch
  • Brainstorming
  • Affinity diagram
  • All above

12. In which of the 3 brainstorming technique hitch hiking for ideas is possible ______________

13. Which of the following charts is always a Square:

  • Pareto
  • Scatter diagram and Histogram
  • All above
  • None of the above

14. Scatter Diagram is used for representation of relationship between two variables.

  • True
  • False

15. There should be only 4 main casual factors (Man, Machine, Material, Method) going into the central part of a Cause and Effect Diagram.

  • True
  • False

16. Line graphs are useful for showing comparison among categories.

  • True
  • False

17. Pareto Diagrams give us a visual method for separating the vital few from useful many.

  • True
  • False

18. Pareto Analysis helps us establish consensus on our top priorities, thereby setting the stage for action.

  • True
  • False

19. Pie charts are useful principally for showing proportions.

  • True
  • False

20. Name the QC Tool : _________________  is a group technique for generating new, useful ideas. It uses a few simple rules for discussion that increase the chances of originality and innovation.

  • Brainstorming
  • Discussion
  • Hitch hiking
  • All above

21. Pie charts are useful principally for showing proportions.

  • True
  • False

22. When stratification does not indicate an obvious pattern, the exercise has been a waste of time.

  • True
  • False

23. Pareto Diagrams give us a visual method for separating the vital few from useful many.

  • True
  • False

24. With the help of Flow Diagram we can walk through a process without leaving the meeting room.

  • True
  • False

25. In a flow Diagram, to seek the opportunities for change/ improvement examine :

  • Each decision symbol and database symbol
  • Each activity symbol and rework loop
  • Both the above
  • None of the above

26. Who is considered to be the Father of Quality Circles?

  • Dr Juran
  • K Ishikawa
  • Philip Crosby
  • E.Deming

27. The aim of brainstorming should be to generate good …………………….. of ideas.

  • Quality
  • Quantity
  • Relationships
  • None of above

28. If a guest member is invited for brainstorming meeting then he/she should be given special status

  • True
  • False

29. The record books should be filled by circles after completing the problems.

  • True
  • False

30. The record books should be filled after every meeting of Quality Circle

  • True
  • False

31. The leader of the Quality Circle should be selected by the facilitator

  • True
  • False

32. 5 S is implemented in shopfloor/ office for what reason:

  • To improve the houskeeping
  • To minimize Muda, Muri and Mura
  • To eliminate everything that is not required for the work/ business
  • All above

33. Which of the following charts is sorted in descending order:

  • Pareto
  • Pie chart
  • Histogram
  • None of the above

34. In a cause and effect diagram the main branches are independent of each other always

  • True
  • False

35. Which of the following charts is always a Square:

  • Pareto
  • Scatter diagram
  • Histogram
  • All above

36. In a Scatter Diagram if a value is repeated ‘n’ times, it’s repetition is depicted by:

  • Red colour
  • Encircling the data point on the diagram ‘n’ times
  • Encircled twice maximum
  • None of the above

37. Operator traveling from one station to another is which muda:

  • Transportation
  • Over processing
  • Motion
  • None of the above

38. Out of following tools which one can be used for generating a list of problem?

  • Cause and Effect Diagram
  • Check Sheet
  • Scatter Diagram
  • None of the above

39. What is the full form of UCL & LCL?

40. Two types of causes that can produce variation in Quality are___________ &  ____________.

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