In Six Sigma, a defect is defined as any process output that does not meet customer specifications, or that could lead to creating an output that does not meet customer specifications.What is the defect rate in DPMO (defects per million opportunities) at the six sigma (6σ) level?

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At the six sigma level, the defect rate is 3.44 dpmo, which means there are only 3.44 defects per million opportunities. This is a very low defect rate and indicates a high level of process performance and quality. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

In Six Sigma, a Defect Is Defined as Any Process