Technology & Tools Flashcards
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When implementing a digital kanban system, what advantage does it offer over a physical kanban board?
Answer: It enables remote visibility and automated notifications
Digital kanban systems provide remote accessibility and can trigger automated alerts when work items change status or WIP limits are breached.
A scatter diagram shows a strong positive correlation between two process variables. What does this indicate?
Answer: As one variable increases, the other tends to increase
A strong positive correlation means both variables tend to move in the same direction, though correlation does not confirm causation.
Which feature of workflow management software directly supports process standardization?
Answer: Enforced task sequences and checklists
Enforced task sequences and built-in checklists ensure every user follows the same steps, directly supporting process standardization.
In the context of process technology, what is an 'integration layer' or middleware used for?
Answer: Connecting disparate software systems so they can exchange data
Middleware acts as a translator and connector between different software systems, enabling data exchange without direct integration.
A process team wants to determine whether changes to a chemical process affect output yield. Which statistical tool is most appropriate?
Answer: Design of experiments (DOE)
Design of experiments (DOE) systematically varies input factors to measure their effect on output, identifying which factors significantly impact yield.
What is the primary benefit of using optical character recognition (OCR) technology in process improvement projects?
Answer: It automates the extraction of data from paper documents into digital systems
OCR converts text in scanned documents or images into machine-readable data, enabling digitization of paper-based process inputs.
When using a process capability study, a Cpk value of 1.33 indicates what about the process?
Answer: The process is capable with adequate margin within specification limits
A Cpk of 1.33 indicates the process is performing at approximately 4-sigma capability, meaning it is adequately capable with margin to spare.