Deck 22: The Design Process and Advanced Concepts

Question 1

Preliminary and design are the two major categories of specifications.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A planning chart provides a visual display of when phases and steps are scheduled to begin and end.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

One reason why a log is kept is because it could be useful on future projects.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Modeling is simply used to make adjustments and refinements to the design.

Question 5

An attribute listing is a listing of characteristics.

Question 6

It is standard practice to give the first progress report when the project is 50% complete.

Question 7

A decision table is used to determine the date the project will be completed and delivered to the client.

Question 8

Iteration is the process of returning and revising that occurs continually throughout the design process.

Question 9

When generating solution ideas it is important to think on a large scale rather than dividing the idea into smaller parts.

Question 10

A progress report should be prepared at the conclusion of each phase.

Question 11

A design file should be started once the project has been approved for manufacturing.

Question 12

It is important that no phases in the design process overlap.

Question 13

A vendor catalog is used to identify very specific information about a part.

Question 14

Brainstorming can also be done on an individual basis.

Question 15

A design layout drawing is made from a freehand sketch of a design idea drawn to scale.

Question 16

Some sources of technical material are reference books, standards and codes, and catalogs.

Question 17

Typically creative people tend to be more open-minded.

Question 18

Contacting the source who will provide the most assistance is considered contacting a primary source.

Question 19

Planning is an important step in the design process.

Question 20

Designers should carry a notebook at all times.

Question 21

Showing the relationship of relative moving component parts is referred to as a(n) _____ drawing.

A)multiview
B)kinematic
C) assembly
D) stereolithographic

Question 22

Which of the following is not true regarding nonroutine design projects?

A)They are usually given to experienced design project personnel.
B)They usually require more time than routine design projects.
C) Detailed planning is required.
D) Less engineering trade-offs occur.

Question 23

Which of the following is not an advantage of making a "cardboard-glue" model?

A)There is no use for the model later.
B)low cost
C) promotes new ideas
D) discover if the item will work as planned

Question 24

Material selection for a reinforcement arm should be made during which phase?

A)generate alternate solutions
B)gather information
C) combine and prepare solution ideas
D) prepare drawings

Question 25

Comparing solution ideas to what-has-been-done-before is an example of:

A)prototype evaluation
B)quantitative evaluation
C) weight factor evaluation
D) qualitative evaluation

Question 26

To incubate an idea means to:

A)discuss it with others
B)make sketches of it
C) think about its design
D) write a description of it

Question 27

At the analysis phase, which step is not commonly used.

A)researching specific information
B)sketching ideas
C) conducting a design review
D) preparing a written report

Question 28

Specifications include design and _____.

A)performance
B)constraints
C) iterate
D) solutions

Question 29

Which of the following is not one of the five phases of the design process?

A)recognize and define the problem
B)generate alternative solutions - synthesize
C) evaluate alternative solution ideas - analyze
D) evaluate available time

Question 30

Which of the following acronyms has the incorrect definition?

A)DFM - Design for Manufacturability
B)DFA - Design for Assembly
C) DFR - Design for Readability
D) DFD - Design for Disassembly

Question 31

When looking for a motor, detailed specifications would be given in a:

A)product review
B)vendor catalog
C) library reference
D) both a and b

Question 32

Which of the following is not a reason for keeping a log of activities?

A)for future projects
B)for accounting purposes
C) to track progress of the project
D) a place to keep freehand sketches

Question 33

While brainstorming one should not:

A)criticize other ideas
B)record ideas
C) meet in pleasant surroundings
D) meet in one-hour sessions

Question 34

Which of the following will not contain ideas for components and mechanism applications?

A)handbooks
B)textbooks
C) periodicals
D) technical reference manuals

Question 35

If a new product is being designed and evaluated by personnel not affiliated with the company, they are an example of:

A)informal clients
B)nonregulated clients
C) external clients
D) internal clients

Question 36

Which of the following is not one of the practical steps for giving an oral presentation?

A)Tell them what you are going to tell them.
B)Tell them.
C) Tell them again.
D) Tell them what you've told them.

Question 37

Which of the following is a good example of designing for human factors?

A)selecting a gear that will provide more torque
B)ensuring that the welds on a heating system will not fail
C) determining the speed of a milling machine cutter
D) identifying the height of a countertop

Question 38

Which of the following is not a component of a brainstorming session?

A)record ideas
B)criticize others' ideas
C) have several sessions if necessary
D) meet to constructively critique ideas

Question 39

Cost, delivery date, and standards are all examples of:

A)specifications
B)constraints
C) performance criteria
D) attributes

Question 40

Which of the following is not typically a characteristic of a creative person?

A)open minded
B)thinks positive
C) pessimism
D) accepts change