Lean Six Sigma/TQM
In Lean Six Sigma, what term refers to any step or action in a process that does not add value to the customer?
Waste
In January 2004, this social media platform was launched, eventually becoming a major player in online networking.
Celebrated on January 1st, this holiday marks the beginning of the new year in many cultures around the world.
New Years Day
In this Winter Olympic sport, athletes compete in a timed race down a narrow, twisting, and banked ice track in a small, single-occupant sled.
Luge
This country music icon, known for hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5"
Dolly Parton
What Japanese term is often associated with the philosophy of continuous improvement, a key concept in both Lean and Total Quality Management?
Kaizen
in January 1984, this iconic tech product was introduced by Apple during the Super Bowl commercial titled "1984."
Macintosh Computer
In which country is the New Year's Eve tradition of dropping a giant crystal ball in Times Square observed?
United States of America
In which icy sport do athletes slide a stone on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles?
Curling
Often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll," this influential musician and actor was born on January 8th.
Elvis Presley
This statistical tool in Six Sigma is used to analyze the relationship between two variables and determine if a correlation exists.
Scatter Plot
In January 1964, this legendary band made their first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," marking the beginning of the British Invasion.
The Beatles
This January holiday is observed on the third Monday of the month to honor a civil rights leader
MLK JR Day
In ice hockey, a player who scores three goals in a single game is said to have achieved what feat?
Hat Trick
Born on January 1st, this American seamstress is credited with creating the first American flag.
Betsy Ross
What term refers to the level of performance a process is expected to deliver under normal operating conditions?
Process Capability
In January 1928, Sir Alexander Fleming discovered this life-saving antibiotic by accident.
Penicillin
Celebrated on January 20th, this U.S. federal holiday honors the birthdays of two Founding Fathers, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Presidents' Day
In alpine skiing, the combined competition consists of one run of downhill and two runs of this event.
Slalom
Born on January 3rd, this English author is best known for creating "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."
J.R.R. Tolkien
Which quality guru is known for his 14 points for management and the concept of the PDCA cycle?
W. Edwards Deming
In January 1998, this search engine company was officially incorporated by Larry Page and Sergey Brin
In some Christian traditions, January 6th is celebrated as the day of the Epiphany, also known as this, marking a few events including the baptism of baby Jesus.
Three Kings' Day
In snowboarding, what term is used to describe the stance where the rider's left foot is forward on the board?
What is regular stance
The former First Lady of the United States, born on January 17th, is an advocate for education, military families, and healthy living.
Michelle Obama