Question 1

During the ________ stage of the project development process, external and internal sources brainstorm new concepts.
A) product marketing and supply chain preparation
B) technology development for process selection
C) customer future needs projection
D) product idea generation
E) technology selection for product development

Accepted Answer

The product idea generation stage involves brainstorming new concepts from both external and internal sources to initiate the development of new products.

Question 2

________ refers to the performance of all the design process steps simultaneously.
A) Just-in-time engineering
B) Lean engineering
C) Concurrent engineering
D) Reengineering
E) Reverse engineering

Accepted Answer

Concurrent engineering is a method where all design process steps are performed simultaneously to reduce time and improve efficiency.

Question 3

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.
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

Accepted Answer

E

Question 4

________ is the magnitude of the differences in a product when measured at two different times.
A) Criticality
B) Variety
C) Differentiation
D) Nonuniformity
E) Change

Accepted Answer

Change refers to the magnitude of differences in a product when measured at two different times, indicating how much the product has altered over time.

Question 5

________ means to design products so that they are cost-effective and simple to build.
A) Design for maintenance
B) Design for control
C) Design for reliability
D) Design for engineering
E) Design for manufacture

Accepted Answer

Design for manufacture refers to designing products in such a way that they are easy and cost-effective to produce.

Question 6

During ________ stage of the product development process, preliminary work can be performed to identify key quality characteristics and potential for variability with each of the different materials.
A) product marketing and supply chain preparation
B) technology selection for product development
C) technology development for process selection
D) final product definition
E) manufacturing system design

Accepted Answer

During the technology selection for product development stage, preliminary work can be performed to identify key quality characteristics and potential for variability with each of the different materials.

Question 7

________ refers to the differences in products that are produced and marketed by a single firm at any given time.
A) Change
B) Criticality
C) Nonuniformity
D) Variety
E) Differentiation

Accepted Answer

Variety refers to the differences in products that are produced and marketed by a single firm at any given time, offering consumers multiple options.

Question 8

R&D-generated ideas can be differentiated from marketing-generated ideas in that the latter ________.
A) tend to be risky
B) are less aligned with customer needs
C) build on existing designs
D) tend to be groundbreaking
E) tend to be technologically innovative

Accepted Answer

Marketing-generated ideas often build on existing designs as they are typically more focused on meeting current customer needs and preferences rather than creating entirely new concepts.

Question 9

Examining a design to see if different components in a product occupy the same space is called ________.
A) process evaluation
B) design analysis
C) interference checking
D) multilevel evaluation
E) product testing

Accepted Answer

Interference checking is the process of examining a design to ensure that different components do not occupy the same space, which is crucial for proper assembly and function.

Question 10

What is the final step in the product development process?
A) project customer needs
B) manufacture, delivery, and use
C) final product definition
D) product evaluation
E) manufacturing system design

Accepted Answer

The final step in the product development process is the manufacture, delivery, and use of the product, where the product is produced, distributed, and utilized by the customer.

Question 11

________ products are new products using similar technologies that can coexist in a family of products.
A) Contiguous
B) Complementary
C) Differentiated
D) Concurrent
E) Variable

Accepted Answer

Complementary products are new products using similar technologies that can coexist in a family of products, enhancing or adding value to each other.

Question 12

Which of the following is an external source for product ideas?
A) marketing
B) employee suggestions
C) research and development
D) management
E) industry experts

Accepted Answer

Industry experts are considered an external source for product ideas as they are outside the organization and can provide insights and suggestions based on their expertise and experience in the industry.

Question 13

The ________ component of a CAD system allows for the cataloging and standardization of parts and components for complex products.
A) group technology
B) geometric modeling
C) multilevel prototyping
D) product testing
E) concurrent engineering

Accepted Answer

Group technology in a CAD system is used for cataloging and standardizing parts and components, which helps in organizing and managing complex products efficiently.

Question 14

The ________ stage of the product development process requires definition of the product architecture, the design, production, testing of subassemblies, and testing of the system for production.
A) manufacturing system design
B) final product definition
C) product design and evaluation
D) technology development for process selection
E) technology selection for product development

Accepted Answer

The product design and evaluation stage involves defining the product architecture, designing, producing, and testing subassemblies, as well as testing the system for production readiness.

Question 15

What is the first step in the product development process?
A) project customer needs
B) generate product ideas
C) process technology selection
D) manufacturing system design
E) marketing plan design

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

________ involves the usage of heat-transfer calculations, stress calculations, or differential equations to determine the dynamic behavior of the system being designed.
A) Process modeling
B) Geometric modeling
C) Concurrent engineering
D) Engineering analysis
E) Multilevel prototyping

Accepted Answer

Engineering analysis involves the use of calculations and equations to understand and predict the behavior of a system under various conditions, including heat transfer and stress calculations.

Question 17

In the product development process, the acronym PDS stands for ________.
A) Product Development System
B) Product Distribution System
C) Product Design and Selection
D) Product Design Specification
E) Product Definition and Specification

Accepted Answer

PDS stands for Product Design Specification, which is a document that outlines the necessary requirements and constraints for a product's design.

Question 18

________ is used to develop a computer-compatible mathematical description of a part.
A) Geometric modeling
B) Engineering analysis
C) Multilevel prototyping
D) Process modeling
E) Concurrent engineering

Accepted Answer

Geometric modeling is the process of creating a mathematical representation of the geometry of an object, which can be used in computer-aided design (CAD) systems to develop a computer-compatible description of a part.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ stage of the product development...

Question 20

Which of the following is an internal source for product ideas?
A) management
B) industry experts
C) competitors
D) inventors
E) customers

Accepted Answer

Management is an internal source for product ideas because they have a deep understanding of the company's goals, resources, and market position.

Quiz 7: Quality and Innovation in Product and Process Design

During the ________ stage of the project development process, external and internal sources brainstorm new concepts.

________ refers to the performance of all the design process steps simultaneously.

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.

________ is the magnitude of the differences in a product when measured at two different times.

________ means to design products so that they are cost-effective and simple to build.

During ________ stage of the product development process, preliminary work can be performed to identify key quality characteristics and potential for variability with each of the different materials.

________ refers to the differences in products that are produced and marketed by a single firm at any given time.

R&D-generated ideas can be differentiated from marketing-generated ideas in that the latter ________.

Examining a design to see if different components in a product occupy the same space is called ________.

What is the final step in the product development process?

________ products are new products using similar technologies that can coexist in a family of products.

Which of the following is an external source for product ideas?

The ________ component of a CAD system allows for the cataloging and standardization of parts and components for complex products.

The ________ stage of the product development process requires definition of the product architecture, the design, production, testing of subassemblies, and testing of the system for production.

What is the first step in the product development process?

________ involves the usage of heat-transfer calculations, stress calculations, or differential equations to determine the dynamic behavior of the system being designed.

In the product development process, the acronym PDS stands for ________.

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

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

Which of the following is an internal source for product ideas?