1) What does PDCA stand for in continuous improvement cycles? a) Plan, Do, Check, Act b) Process, Develop, Confirm, Assign c) Plan, Develop, Control, Assure d) Process, Do, Check, Analyze 2) In Lean methodology, what is considered 'waste'? a) Only physical waste materials b) Any step or action that does not add value to the customer c) Unplanned downtime only d) Any resources exceeding budget allocations 3) Which of the following is a key principle of Six Sigma? a) Increasing product features b) Maximizing team size c) Reducing process variability d) Expanding market reach 4) Kaizen focuses on improvement in which manner? a) Sudden, radical changes b) Slow, continuous changes c) Annual, comprehensive overhauls d) Biannual, strategic modifications 5) Which tool would be best for a team to visually manage workflow and identify bottlenecks in a process? a) SWOT Analysis b) Gantt Chart c) Kanban Board d) Pareto Chart 6) What is a common use of the 'Check' phase in the PDCA cycle? a) To plan the next steps b) To evaluate the results of the 'Do' phase against expected outcomes c) To assign tasks d) To brainstorm potential solutions 7) Which approach emphasizes on eliminating defects through a disciplined, data-driven approach? a) Agile b) Six Sigma c) Just-in-Time (JIT) d) Total Quality Management (TQM)

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