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May present as acute monoarticular arthritis often affecting the wrist or knee; and aspiration of joint fluid reveals calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals.  This describes:

A local candy maker wants to monitor the weight of its best-selling product: Italian lemoncello almonds. Each hour, 17 bags are selected at random and weighed. Which SPC chart should be used to monitor bag weight? [which]

A publisher wants to reduce the number of accuracy errors in the print edition of a large national newspaper. The project team determined that major changes to the front page of the newspaper was a leading cause of accuracy errors. For its next step, the team should use brainstorming to generate potential solutions.

A Six Sigma project to reduce billing statement expenses has resulted in several potential solutions. Multiple criteria, including cost, impact on project CTQ, and time to implement, will be used to evaluate the potential solutions. Which tool should the project team use to determine the relative importance of the criteria? [which]

A “sequenced” full-scale approach to implementing a solution at multiple sites [what]

When following the DFSS DMAIC methodology, which of the following is a typical activity performed during the Define phase? [which]

I know where to access the “Lockdown Browser” for the next quiz. BEGINNING A QUIZ 1. Close all programs, unless one is used to connect you to the Internet.   2. Locate the “LockDown Browser” shortcut on the desktop and double-click it. (For Mac users, launch “LockDown Browser” from the Applications folder.) 3. If prompted, either close a blocked program (e.g. screen capture, instant messaging) by choosing Yes. Or, close LockDown Browser and close the blocked program before restarting. 4. Log into Canvas. 5. Navigate to the quiz within the course and begin the quiz.   Note: Once a quiz has been started with Respondus LockDown Browser, you cannot exit until the quiz has been submitted for grading.   

A lean project team working to reduce the non-value added activity in a patient admission process has generated many potential solutions. Which tool could the team use to organize their solutions into a few key themes? [which]

What was your beginning keyboarding speed?  What was your ending keyboarding speed? Has your speed improved? How will you be utilizing keyboarding skills in the future?

To increase capacity, a project team must decide between two weaving looms. Both looms have comparable capacity and quality levels, but different costs. The team must evaluate the costs over a five-year study period, with an MARR (an interest rate) of 8% per year. Loom 1: The Josef Loom will cost $11,500 now, have operating costs of $500 per year, and have a salvage value of $1,500 after 5 years. What is the net present worth of the cash flows for Loom 1?    [loom1] The net present worth of the cash flows for Loom 2 is −$11,790. Which loom should the team select?    [select]