Question 1

Sensitivity analysis uses mathematical models to model consumer acceptance of a new product based on the features that are included.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Concept development assumes a proven technology in which variant of the generic product development process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technology-push products 
B)  Quick-build products 
C)  Complex systems 
D)  Platform products 
E)  Process-intensive products 
A)  Technology-push products 
B)  Quick-build products 
C)  Complex systems 
D)  Platform products 
E)  Process-intensive products

Question 3

A key tool of a quality function deployment team is the house of quality matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Design for manufacturing and assembly delivers product improvements by emphasizing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reducing product quality during the assembly process 
B)  Simplification of the product by reducing the number of separate parts 
C)  Reducing equipment in the production process 
D)  Designing products so they can be manufactured by a virtual factory 
E)  Designing products that customers will want 
A)  Reducing product quality during the assembly process 
B)  Simplification of the product by reducing the number of separate parts 
C)  Reducing equipment in the production process 
D)  Designing products so they can be manufactured by a virtual factory 
E)  Designing products that customers will want

Question 5

What dimension of competitiveness does time-to-market performance in product design and process selection affect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engineering hours per project 
B)  The cost of ongoing service 
C)  Responsiveness to customer needs 
D)  Aesthetics of design 
E)  None of these choices are correct 
A)  Engineering hours per project 
B)  The cost of ongoing service 
C)  Responsiveness to customer needs 
D)  Aesthetics of design 
E)  None of these choices are correct

Question 6

Designing a new product for aesthetics and for the user is generally termed industrial design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Economic analysis of product development projects must evaluate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planned profitability of the product 
B)  Expected market share to be attained 
C)  Net present value of profits 
D)  Timing and amount of net cash flow 
E)  Demand elasticity of the product 
A)  Planned profitability of the product 
B)  Expected market share to be attained 
C)  Net present value of profits 
D)  Timing and amount of net cash flow 
E)  Demand elasticity of the product

Question 8

A core competency has three characteristics. Which of the following is not one of those characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides potential access to a wide variety of markets. 
B)  It provides a low cost. 
C)  It increases perceived customer benefit. 
D)  It is hard for competitors to imitate. 
A)  It provides potential access to a wide variety of markets. 
B)  It provides a low cost. 
C)  It increases perceived customer benefit. 
D)  It is hard for competitors to imitate.

Question 9

The ecodesign approach focuses exclusively on the design and commercial launch phases of the product's life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What dimension of competitiveness does quality in product design affect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engineering hours per project 
B)  The cost of ongoing service 
C)  Responsiveness to customer needs 
D)  Aesthetics of design 
E)  None of these choices are correct 
A)  Engineering hours per project 
B)  The cost of ongoing service 
C)  Responsiveness to customer needs 
D)  Aesthetics of design 
E)  None of these choices are correct

Question 11

Economic analysis of product development projects is useful in which of the following circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Factory location 
B)  Distribution decisions 
C)  Go/no-go milestones 
D)  Demand estimation 
E)  Pricing 
A)  Factory location 
B)  Distribution decisions 
C)  Go/no-go milestones 
D)  Demand estimation 
E)  Pricing

Sensitivity analysis uses mathematical models to model consumer acceptance of a new product based on the features that are included.

Concept development assumes a proven technology in which variant of the generic product development process?

A key tool of a quality function deployment team is the house of quality matrix.

Design for manufacturing and assembly delivers product improvements by emphasizing which of the following?

What dimension of competitiveness does time-to-market performance in product design and process selection affect?

Designing a new product for aesthetics and for the user is generally termed industrial design.

Economic analysis of product development projects must evaluate which of the following?

A core competency has three characteristics. Which of the following is not one of those characteristics?

The ecodesign approach focuses exclusively on the design and commercial launch phases of the product's life cycle.

What dimension of competitiveness does quality in product design affect?

Economic analysis of product development projects is useful in which of the following circumstances?

Introduction

Strategy

Projects

Strategic Capacity Management

Learning Curves

Manufacturing Processes

Facility Layout

Service Processes

Waiting Line Analysis and Simulation

Process Design and Analysis

Six Sigma Quality

Statistical Quality Control

Lean Supply Chains

Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation

Global Sourcing and Procurement

The Internet of Things and Erp

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning

Inventory Management

Material Requirements Planning

Workcenter Scheduling

Filters

Exam 3: Design of Products and Services

Sensitivity analysis uses mathematical models to model consumer acceptance of a new product based on the features that are included.

Concept development assumes a proven technology in which variant of the generic product development process?

A key tool of a quality function deployment team is the house of quality matrix.

Design for manufacturing and assembly delivers product improvements by emphasizing which of the following?

What dimension of competitiveness does time-to-market performance in product design and process selection affect?

Designing a new product for aesthetics and for the user is generally termed industrial design.

Economic analysis of product development projects must evaluate which of the following?

A core competency has three characteristics. Which of the following is not one of those characteristics?

The ecodesign approach focuses exclusively on the design and commercial launch phases of the product's life cycle.

What dimension of competitiveness does quality in product design affect?

Economic analysis of product development projects is useful in which of the following circumstances?

Introduction

Strategy

Projects

Strategic Capacity Management

Learning Curves

Manufacturing Processes

Facility Layout

Service Processes

Waiting Line Analysis and Simulation

Process Design and Analysis

Six Sigma Quality

Statistical Quality Control

Lean Supply Chains

Logistics, Distribution, and Transportation

Global Sourcing and Procurement

The Internet of Things and Erp

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning

Inventory Management

Material Requirements Planning

Workcenter Scheduling

Filters