Question 1

A space shuttle manufacturing firm was awarded a contract to build a spaceship for NASA.The firm required a programming environment to assist in the creation,analysis,and modification of the construction and layout of the spaceship.They also wanted to create a database that would describe the space shuttle.Which of the following tools would have been most useful to the firm in this scenario?
A)A computer-aided design software
B)An electronic bulletin board
C)The Nielsen design system
D)The Dennis design system

Accepted Answer

A computer-aided design software would be the most useful tool for the firm as it would allow them to create, analyze, and modify the design of the space shuttle. It would also allow them to store and organize the design in a database. Electronic bulletin boards are not related to the design process, and the Nielsen and Dennis design systems are not relevant to the situation.

Question 2

_____ is the use of software to analyze the robustness and performance of components and assemblies.
A)Web site hosting
B)Computer-aided engineering
C)Computer-aided manufacturing
D)E-commerce

Accepted Answer

Computer-aided engineering (CAE) is the field of using software tools to simulate performance in order to improve product designs or assist in the resolution of engineering problems for a wide range of industries.Ans

Question 3

Juan refineries is a subsidiary of Seashell oil in California.It produces petroleum jelly,fertilizers,pesticides,and other petroleum-related products.This is an example of _____.
A)discrete manufacturing
B)vertical manufacturing
C)horizontal manufacturing
D)process manufacturing

Accepted Answer

Juan refineries produces petroleum-based products through a continuous process, which is a characteristic of process manufacturing. Additionally, the wide variety of products suggests that the production process involves blending and mixing of various ingredients, further supporting the idea of process manufacturing.

Question 4

_____ software supports the simulation,validation,and optimization of products and manufacturing tools.
A)E-procurement
B)Computer-aided manufacturing
C)Computer-aided engineering
D)Enterprise application integration

Accepted Answer

Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software is designed to support the simulation, validation, and optimization of products and manufacturing tools. This software can assist in a variety of stages in the product development process, from conceptual design to final testing and production. It is often used in conjunction with computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems to create a fully integrated product development environment.

Question 5

_____ is the use of software to assist in the creation,analysis,and modification of the design of a component or product.
A)Computer-aided evaluation
B)Computer-aided design
C)Computer-aided engineering
D)Computer-aided manufacturing

Accepted Answer

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of software to assist in the creation, analysis, and modification of the design of a component or product. It allows designers to create and edit 2D or 3D models of products, which can be used for visualization, simulation, and production.

Question 6

Which of the following enables global organizations to work as a single team to design,produce,support,and retire products,while capturing best practices learned along the way?
A)An effective yield management system
B)An effective product life cycle management system
C)An enterprise resource planning system
D)A risk and threat management system

Accepted Answer

Product life cycle management system enables global organizations to work as a single team to design, produce, support, and retire products, while capturing best practices learned along the way. It provides a comprehensive view of the product lifecycle from ideation to retirement and helps in decision-making based on real-time data. Option A- Yield management system, Option C- Enterprise resource planning system, and Option D- Risk and threat management system do not specifically address the requirement of working as a single team to design, produce, support, and retire products while capturing best practices.

Question 7

_____ software provides support for the key functions of configuration management,document management,engineering change management,release management,and collaboration with suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
A)Design support system
B)Planning and design management
C)Enterprise resource planning
D)Product life cycle management

Accepted Answer

Product life cycle management (PLM) software provides support for all the key functions mentioned, including configuration management, document management, engineering change management, release management, and collaboration with suppliers and OEMs. PLM software is designed to manage the entire life cycle of a product from ideation to end-of-life, making it the best choice for this scenario.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of process manufacturing?
A)Ted & Bonny is an automobile manufacturing company that specializes in building luxury buses.
B)Star-Gate LLC.specializes in designer furniture and home décor.
C)Koing Inc.is a soda manufacturing firm based in Beijing.
D)Pancy & Perk is a company in Mexico City that manufactures toys.

Accepted Answer

Process manufacturing refers to the production of goods in large quantities through a standardized process. Soda manufacturing involves the use of chemicals and machines to produce large quantities of soda in a standardized process, making it an example of process manufacturing. Options A, B, and D involve the production of different types of goods that may not necessarily involve a standardized process or large scale production.

Question 9

An automobile manufacturing firm employs product life cycle management (PLM)software to develop a new automobile chassis.It uses computer-aided design (CAD),computer-aided engineering (CAE),and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)to help produce and analyze the performance of the chassis.Identify a true statement about this scenario.
A)The model of the chassis is generated using CAE and its performance is verified using CAD.
B)The model of the chassis is generated using CAM and manufactured using CAE.
C)The model of the chassis is generated using CAD and its performance is verified using CAE.
D)The model of the chassis is generated using CAE and manufactured using CAM.

Accepted Answer

In this scenario, the product life cycle management (PLM) software is used for the development of a new automobile chassis. The software employs computer-aided design (CAD) to generate the model of the chassis, and computer-aided engineering (CAE) to analyze its performance. Therefore, the model of the chassis is generated using CAD, and its performance is verified using CAE. Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is not involved in the generation or analysis of the chassis model in this scenario.

Question 10

How is the benefit of reduced costs achieved in a product life cycle management system?
A)By connecting design,research and development,procurement,manufacturing,and customer service seamlessly through a flexible collaboration environment
B)By improving collaboration among the organization and its suppliers,contract manufacturers,and other equipment manufacturers
C)By providing a secure repository,tracking and audit trails,change and document management controls,workflow and communications,and improved security
D)By limiting the number of product components through standardization

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following organizations is a discrete manufacturer?
A)A pharmaceutical company in Arizona that manufactures skin creams
B)A detergent and soap manufacturing company in Mexico City
C)A glass manufacturing company in Canada that manufactures windshields for buses
D)A plane turbine manufacturing company in South Africa

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following can increase the productivity of a designer,improve the quality of design,and create a database that describes a product?
A)Tacit-aided design
B)An electronic bulletin board
C)Web site hosting
D)Computer-aided design

Accepted Answer

Computer-aided design (CAD) can increase productivity by allowing designers to create and modify designs quickly and easily. It can also improve the quality of design through features such as precision measurements and the ability to simulate real-world conditions. Plus, CAD software often includes a database that describes the product being designed, assisting with organization and tracking of design iterations.

Question 13

How is the benefit of reduced time to market achieved in a product life cycle management system?
A)By reducing scrap and rework through improved processes
B)By reducing the number of product components through standardization
C)By improving collaboration among the organization and its suppliers,contract manufacturers,and other equipment manufacturers
D)By providing a secure repository,tracking and audit trails,change and document management controls,workflow and communications,and improved security

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

_____ is the production of distinct items that can be decomposed back into their basic components.
A)Discrete manufacturing
B)Export factoring
C)Import factoring
D)Process manufacturing

Accepted Answer

Discrete manufacturing refers to the production of distinct items that can be decomposed back into their basic components. This is in contrast to process manufacturing, which involves the production of continuous and homogeneous items that cannot be easily separated into their individual components. Export and import factoring, on the other hand, refer to financial services related to international trade and are not related to manufacturing processes.

Question 15

A robot manufacturing company in Southeast Asia undertakes a government project to produce multi-utility robots.It requires a software to control the machine tools and processes needed to manufacture robots.Identify which of the following can help the company in this scenario.
A)Product line pricing
B)Computer-aided manufacturing
C)Enterprise application integration
D)Product portfolio designing

Accepted Answer

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is a software that could help the company control the machine tools and processes needed to manufacture robots. Product line pricing, enterprise application integration, and product portfolio designing are not relevant to controlling machine tools and processes in robot manufacturing.

Question 16

_____ is the use of software to control machine tools and related machinery in the production of components and products.
A)Product line pricing
B)Export factoring
C)Computer-aided engineering
D)Computer-aided manufacturing

Accepted Answer

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is the use of software to control machine tools and related machinery in the production of components and products. Product line pricing is a pricing strategy where products in the same line are priced differently based on their features and perceived value. Export factoring is a financial service that helps companies that export goods receive payment from their customers. Computer-aided engineering (CAE) is the use of software to simulate and analyze the behavior of products and their components in various conditions.

Question 17

Zona pharmaceuticals is a global pharmaceutical firm based out of Texas.It employs 3200 people who work all over the United States.The firm decides to implement an enterprise resource planning management system to support product innovation and to reduce the time to market of a set of new products.Which of the following suggestions should be followed by the firm to avoid any cause for a failed enterprise system implementation?
A)Define metrics to assess project progress and identify project-related risks.
B)Assign a part-time executive to manage the project.
C)Appoint a fresher to provide project oversight and to verify and validate system performance.
D)Deliver project value only after the project is completed and ready to be launched.

Accepted Answer

Defining metrics to assess project progress and identify project-related risks is crucial to the success of any enterprise system implementation. This allows Zona pharmaceuticals to monitor the progress of the project and address any potential issues before they become major obstacles. Assigning a part-time executive or appointing a fresher to provide project oversight may not be sufficient given the complexity of an enterprise system implementation. Delivering project value only after the project is completed and ready to be launched is not a viable option as it limits the ability to test and refine the system along the way.

Question 18

A space shuttle manufacturing firm was awarded a contract to build a spaceship for NASA.The firm used various tools to build the spaceship.It required a software to analyze the robustness and performance of the shuttle.It also required a software to simulate the spaceship's performance.Which of the following tools would have helped the firm with its requirements?
A)The Nielsen rating system
B)An electronic bulletin board
C)Computer-aided design
D)Computer-aided engineering

Accepted Answer

Computer-aided design (CAD) would have been useful for designing the spaceship, while computer-aided engineering (CAE) would have helped in analyzing its robustness and simulating its performance. The Nielsen rating system is used for television audience measurement and an electronic bulletin board is an online message board system, neither of which would have been helpful for spaceship manufacturing.

Question 19

Soyan Inc.,an armored-vehicle manufacturer based in Arizona,manufactures light to semi-light utility vehicles with armors that are used in war zones,disaster-struck areas,and harsh terrains.The company is a _____.
A)discrete manufacturer
B)vertical manufacturer
C)horizontal manufacturer
D)process manufacturer

Accepted Answer

Soyan Inc. is a discrete manufacturer because it produces distinct items (armored vehicles) that can be easily counted, touched, and seen, as opposed to process manufacturing which involves producing goods in bulk through chemical processes or recipes.

Question 20

_____ is the production of goods that are the result of a chemical process and cannot be easily decomposed back into their basic components.
A)Discrete manufacturing
B)Horizontal integration
C)Vertical integration
D)Process manufacturing

Accepted Answer

Discrete manufacturing refers to the production of separate, identifiable items (such as cars or shoes) while process manufacturing refers to the production of goods using a chemical process, such as refining oil or producing pharmaceuticals. Process manufacturing leads to products that cannot be easily broken down into their individual components, unlike discrete manufacturing where the final product can be easily identified and separated into its individual parts.

Quiz 8: Enterprise Systems

_____ is the use of software to analyze the robustness and performance of components and assemblies.

Juan refineries is a subsidiary of Seashell oil in California.It produces petroleum jelly,fertilizers,pesticides,and other petroleum-related products.This is an example of _____.

_____ software supports the simulation,validation,and optimization of products and manufacturing tools.

_____ is the use of software to assist in the creation,analysis,and modification of the design of a component or product.

Which of the following enables global organizations to work as a single team to design,produce,support,and retire products,while capturing best practices learned along the way?

_____ software provides support for the key functions of configuration management,document management,engineering change management,release management,and collaboration with suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) .

Which of the following is an example of process manufacturing?

How is the benefit of reduced costs achieved in a product life cycle management system?

Which of the following organizations is a discrete manufacturer?

Which of the following can increase the productivity of a designer,improve the quality of design,and create a database that describes a product?

How is the benefit of reduced time to market achieved in a product life cycle management system?

_____ is the production of distinct items that can be decomposed back into their basic components.

A robot manufacturing company in Southeast Asia undertakes a government project to produce multi-utility robots.It requires a software to control the machine tools and processes needed to manufacture robots.Identify which of the following can help the company in this scenario.

_____ is the use of software to control machine tools and related machinery in the production of components and products.

Soyan Inc.,an armored-vehicle manufacturer based in Arizona,manufactures light to semi-light utility vehicles with armors that are used in war zones,disaster-struck areas,and harsh terrains.The company is a _____.

_____ is the production of goods that are the result of a chemical process and cannot be easily decomposed back into their basic components.