The Six Sigma process of define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) is
A) an improvement system for existing processes falling below specification and needing incremental improvement.
B) an improvement system used to develop new processes or products at 100 percent defect-free levels.
C) a system of statistical procedures for achieving 100 percent control over how a task is performed.
D) an improvement system used to develop new processes or products at Six Sigma levels.
E) a system of statistical procedures for eliminating 100 percent of the variability in how a task is performed.

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The DMAIC process is used to improve existing processes that are not meeting specifications and need incremental improvement. It is not used for developing new processes or achieving 100 percent defect-free or variability-free levels.

The Six Sigma Process of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control