Question 1

Innovation is built upon strong research and development (R&D)processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the context of the axiomatic design method,the information axiom states that:

Accepted Answer

A) good design occurs when the functional requirements of the design are independent of one another. 
B) developing specific requirements and design parameters such as specifications and tolerances leads to the creation of a high quality product. 
C) all the departments in an organization should be continuously involved with product development from conception through sales. 
D) good design corresponds to minimum complexity. 
A) good design occurs when the functional requirements of the design are independent of one another. 
B) developing specific requirements and design parameters such as specifications and tolerances leads to the creation of a high quality product. 
C) all the departments in an organization should be continuously involved with product development from conception through sales. 
D) good design corresponds to minimum complexity.

Question 3

Which of the following is a creativity tool that finds extensive use in product design?

Accepted Answer

A) TRIZ 
B) Fault tree analysis 
C) Likert scale 
D) Cause-and-effect diagram 
A) TRIZ 
B) Fault tree analysis 
C) Likert scale 
D) Cause-and-effect diagram

Question 4

Wide tolerances in product design have a positive impact on product characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Redundancy in a parallel system increases the cost,size,and weight of the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If an idea survives the concept stage of product development,the actual design process begins by evaluating design alternatives and determining engineering specifications for all materials,components,and parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What helped Shure's products to be known early on for their outstanding quality and durability?

Accepted Answer

Shure's emphasis on engineerin

Question 8

Which of the following activities involved in the DMADV process involves prototype development,testing,and implementation planning for production?

Accepted Answer

A) Verify 
B) Measure 
C) Design 
D) Define 
A) Verify 
B) Measure 
C) Design 
D) Define

Question 9

The first House of Quality relates:

Accepted Answer

A) component requirements to process operations. 
B) process operations to quality control plans. 
C) customer requirements to a product's overall technical requirements. 
D) technical requirements of a product to component requirements. 
A) component requirements to process operations. 
B) process operations to quality control plans. 
C) customer requirements to a product's overall technical requirements. 
D) technical requirements of a product to component requirements.

Question 10

In series systems failure of an individual component is less critical than in parallel systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following symbols is used to denote a weak relationship between any pair of technical requirements in a typical House of Quality?

Accepted Answer

A) • 
B) * 
C) Ä 
D) # 
A) • 
B) * 
C) Ä 
D) #

Question 12

After basic technical requirements have been established in product development process,designers must set specific dimensional or operational targets and tolerances for critical manufacturing or service characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The managed care organizations (MCOs)used the QFD process to redesign their handbook.Describe the two stages in which the focus group process was administered to obtain inputs for this QFD process.

Accepted Answer

The focus group process was administered

Question 14

The matrix used by the quality function deployment to ensure that the voice of the customer is carried throughout the production/delivery process is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Hidden Factory 
B) Quincunx 
C) Likert Scale 
D) House of Quality 
A) Hidden Factory 
B) Quincunx 
C) Likert Scale 
D) House of Quality

Question 15

The product is distributed to customers in the _____ phase of product development.

Accepted Answer

A) preliminary concept development 
B) market introduction 
C) idea generation 
D) full-scale production 
A) preliminary concept development 
B) market introduction 
C) idea generation 
D) full-scale production

Question 16

_____ is a methodology used in the product design process,developed by Dr.Nam Suh from MIT,which is based on the premise that good design is governed by laws similar to those in natural science.

Accepted Answer

A) Fault tree analysis 
B) Axiomatic design 
C) Design failure mode and effects analysis (DFME
A)  
D) Six sigma 
A) Fault tree analysis 
B) Axiomatic design 
C) Design failure mode and effects analysis (DFME
A)  
D) Six sigma

Question 17

In the context of the axiomatic design method,the independence axiom states that:

Accepted Answer

A) good design occurs when the functional requirements of the design are separate from one another. 
B) developing specific requirements and design parameters such as specifications and tolerances leads to the creation of a high quality product. 
C) good design corresponds to minimum complexity. 
D) all the departments in an organization should be continuously involved with product development from conception through sales. 
A) good design occurs when the functional requirements of the design are separate from one another. 
B) developing specific requirements and design parameters such as specifications and tolerances leads to the creation of a high quality product. 
C) good design corresponds to minimum complexity. 
D) all the departments in an organization should be continuously involved with product development from conception through sales.

Question 18

The Taguchi loss function can be used to set product design tolerances in an economical fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following activities included in the DMADV process focuses on developing detailed specifications,purchasing requirements,and so on,so that the concept can be produced?

Accepted Answer

A) Measure 
B) Define 
C) Design 
D) Analyze 
A) Measure 
B) Define 
C) Design 
D) Analyze

Question 20

The managed care organizations (MCOs)used the QFD process to redesign their handbook.List the criteria based on which the participants for the focus groups,who gave input for this QFD process,were selected.

Accepted Answer

A total of 131 MCO customers participate

Innovation is built upon strong research and development (R&D)processes.

In the context of the axiomatic design method,the information axiom states that:

Which of the following is a creativity tool that finds extensive use in product design?

Wide tolerances in product design have a positive impact on product characteristics.

Redundancy in a parallel system increases the cost,size,and weight of the system.

If an idea survives the concept stage of product development,the actual design process begins by evaluating design alternatives and determining engineering specifications for all materials,components,and parts.

What helped Shure's products to be known early on for their outstanding quality and durability?

Which of the following activities involved in the DMADV process involves prototype development,testing,and implementation planning for production?

The first House of Quality relates:

In series systems failure of an individual component is less critical than in parallel systems.

Which of the following symbols is used to denote a weak relationship between any pair of technical requirements in a typical House of Quality?

After basic technical requirements have been established in product development process,designers must set specific dimensional or operational targets and tolerances for critical manufacturing or service characteristics.

The managed care organizations (MCOs)used the QFD process to redesign their handbook.Describe the two stages in which the focus group process was administered to obtain inputs for this QFD process.

The matrix used by the quality function deployment to ensure that the voice of the customer is carried throughout the production/delivery process is called the _____.

The product is distributed to customers in the _____ phase of product development.

_____ is a methodology used in the product design process,developed by Dr.Nam Suh from MIT,which is based on the premise that good design is governed by laws similar to those in natural science.

In the context of the axiomatic design method,the independence axiom states that:

The Taguchi loss function can be used to set product design tolerances in an economical fashion.

Which of the following activities included in the DMADV process focuses on developing detailed specifications,purchasing requirements,and so on,so that the concept can be produced?

The managed care organizations (MCOs)used the QFD process to redesign their handbook.List the criteria based on which the participants for the focus groups,who gave input for this QFD process,were selected.

Introduction to Quality

Foundations of Quality Management

Customer Focus

Workforce Focus

Process Focus

Statistical Methods in Quality Management

Measuring and Controlling Quality

Process Improvement and Six Sigma

The Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence

Strategy and Performance Excellence

Measurement and Knowledge Management for Performance Excellence

Leadership for Performance Excellence

Building and Sustaining Quality and Performance Excellence

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Exam 7: Design for Quality and Product Excellence

Innovation is built upon strong research and development (R&D)processes.

In the context of the axiomatic design method,the information axiom states that:

Which of the following is a creativity tool that finds extensive use in product design?

Wide tolerances in product design have a positive impact on product characteristics.

Redundancy in a parallel system increases the cost,size,and weight of the system.

If an idea survives the concept stage of product development,the actual design process begins by evaluating design alternatives and determining engineering specifications for all materials,components,and parts.

What helped Shure's products to be known early on for their outstanding quality and durability?

Which of the following activities involved in the DMADV process involves prototype development,testing,and implementation planning for production?

The first House of Quality relates:

In series systems failure of an individual component is less critical than in parallel systems.

Which of the following symbols is used to denote a weak relationship between any pair of technical requirements in a typical House of Quality?

After basic technical requirements have been established in product development process,designers must set specific dimensional or operational targets and tolerances for critical manufacturing or service characteristics.

The managed care organizations (MCOs)used the QFD process to redesign their handbook.Describe the two stages in which the focus group process was administered to obtain inputs for this QFD process.

The matrix used by the quality function deployment to ensure that the voice of the customer is carried throughout the production/delivery process is called the _____.

The product is distributed to customers in the _____ phase of product development.

_____ is a methodology used in the product design process,developed by Dr.Nam Suh from MIT,which is based on the premise that good design is governed by laws similar to those in natural science.

In the context of the axiomatic design method,the independence axiom states that:

The Taguchi loss function can be used to set product design tolerances in an economical fashion.

Which of the following activities included in the DMADV process focuses on developing detailed specifications,purchasing requirements,and so on,so that the concept can be produced?

The managed care organizations (MCOs)used the QFD process to redesign their handbook.List the criteria based on which the participants for the focus groups,who gave input for this QFD process,were selected.

Introduction to Quality

Foundations of Quality Management

Customer Focus

Workforce Focus

Process Focus

Statistical Methods in Quality Management

Measuring and Controlling Quality

Process Improvement and Six Sigma

The Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence

Strategy and Performance Excellence

Measurement and Knowledge Management for Performance Excellence

Leadership for Performance Excellence

Building and Sustaining Quality and Performance Excellence

Filters