Question 1

What are the steps in performing quality function deployment?

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The answer of What are the steps in performing quality...

Question 2

The over-the-wall syndrome refers to design difficulties and increased design cycle times due to organizational problems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Geometric modeling is used to develop a hand-drawn mathematical description of a part.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is quality function deployment (QFD)?

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Question 5

System reliability is defined as the propensity for a part to fail over a given time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ________ stage of the product development process often requires the design of after-sales processes such as maintenance, warranties, and repair processes that occur after the customer owns the product.

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A) final product definition 
B) product design and evaluation 
C) manufacturing system design 
D) technology selection for product development 
E) product marketing and supply chain preparation

Question 7

Concurrent engineering leads to increased interaction with the customer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ________ stage of the product development process involves the selection of the process technologies that will result in a low-cost, high-quality product.

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A) final product definition 
B) technology selection for product development 
C) technology development for process selection 
D) product design and evaluation 
E) manufacturing system design

Question 9

What is the final step in failure modes and effects analysis?

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A) Describe effects of each failure mode. 
B) Estimate likelihood of failure. 
C) Eliminate or reduce highest risks. 
D) Estimate failure detection. 
E) Determine hazard likelihood and categorize.

Question 10

Which of the following is an analytical tool that graphically renders the combination of faults that lead to failure in a system?

Accepted Answer

A) System failure diagram 
B) Decision-tree analysis 
C) Fault-tree analysis 
D) Product traceability matrix 
E) FMEA flowchart

Question 11

The principles for ________ include using fewer parts and fewer materials, and using snap-fits instead of screws.

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A) design for disassembly 
B) design for conformance 
C) design for reuse 
D) design for remanufacturing 
E) design for performance

Question 12

Define interference checking with an example.

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Question 13

Which of the following is not a green design concept?

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A) Avoid waste 
B) Avoid costs associated with reuse and recycling 
C) Use reusable energy when possible 
D) Make products durable 
E) Use nonhazardous materials if possible

Question 14

Design for manufacture methods are designed to radically increase cycle times.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain concurrent engineering and state its benefits.

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Question 16

Failure modes and effects analysis is an analytical tool that graphically renders the combinations of faults that lead to failure of a system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

State the importance of complementary products.

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Question 18

Which design methodology includes design concepts such as easily replaceable components, safe maintenance, and nondestructive disassembly?

Accepted Answer

A) product life-cycle design 
B) complementary product design 
C) design for maintainability 
D) design for reliability 
E) design for manufacture

Question 19

As product life cycles become longer, product variety and change become much more important to a successful competitor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ is used to develop a computer-compatible mathematical description of a part.

Accepted Answer

A) Geometric modeling 
B) Engineering analysis 
C) Multilevel prototyping 
D) Process modeling 
E) Concurrent engineering

Exam 7: Quality and Innovation in Product and Process Design

What are the steps in performing quality function deployment?

The over-the-wall syndrome refers to design difficulties and increased design cycle times due to organizational problems.

Geometric modeling is used to develop a hand-drawn mathematical description of a part.

What is quality function deployment (QFD)?

System reliability is defined as the propensity for a part to fail over a given time.

The ________ stage of the product development process often requires the design of after-sales processes such as maintenance, warranties, and repair processes that occur after the customer owns the product.

Concurrent engineering leads to increased interaction with the customer.

The ________ stage of the product development process involves the selection of the process technologies that will result in a low-cost, high-quality product.

What is the final step in failure modes and effects analysis?

Which of the following is an analytical tool that graphically renders the combination of faults that lead to failure in a system?

The principles for ________ include using fewer parts and fewer materials, and using snap-fits instead of screws.

Define interference checking with an example.

Which of the following is not a green design concept?

Design for manufacture methods are designed to radically increase cycle times.

Explain concurrent engineering and state its benefits.

Failure modes and effects analysis is an analytical tool that graphically renders the combinations of faults that lead to failure of a system.

State the importance of complementary products.

Which design methodology includes design concepts such as easily replaceable components, safe maintenance, and nondestructive disassembly?

As product life cycles become longer, product variety and change become much more important to a successful competitor.

________ is used to develop a computer-compatible mathematical description of a part.