Question 1

Which of the following makes products that are less friendly to the environment?

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Using more disposable packaging creates more waste and is less friendly to the environment.

Question 2

Products are more "environmentally friendly" when they are made

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Using less energy means less carbon emissions and less impact on the environment.

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding value engineering?

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Value engineering is focused on improving the design of a product to increase its value to the customer. It can occur at any stage of the product development process, including during the design phase, and can result in cost savings without reducing product quality. While value analysis is a related concept, it focuses more on examining the components and materials used in a product to determine if they can be replaced or improved in order to increase value. Option A is incorrect as value engineering can occur at any stage of product development. Option B is incorrect as value analysis and value engineering are related but distinct concepts. Option D is incorrect as value engineering can occur at any stage of product development, not just during production. Option E is incorrect as value engineering aims to improve value while maintaining or enhancing quality, not reduce quality.

Question 4

Reducing the complexity of a product and improving a product's maintainability for use are activities of

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Reducing complexity and improving maintainability are key goals of manufacturability and value engineering (also known as value engineering or value analysis). This process involves evaluating a product's design and identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance functionality. This often includes simplifying the design and improving the reliability and ease of maintenance. PLM, organizing for product development, and design for destruction are all related to product development in different ways but do not specifically address reducing complexity and improving maintainability.

Question 5

Which of the following is not true concerning CAD?

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The statement "Defects occur more frequently and are more difficult to detect" is not true concerning CAD. In fact, the use of CAD can help to reduce defects by enabling designers to visualize and test designs before they are physically produced.

Question 6

A manufacturing plant uses a computerized scanner to measure the inner diameters of the belts it produces to ensure they are within the specifications.This is referred to as

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Question 7

When constructing a House of Quality,what value is assigned to a "Medium" relationship between the things that we can do?

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Question 8

Black & Decker's hand-powered tools and Hewlett-Packard's printer business are examples of using enhancements and migrations of existing products to build on a

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Both Black & Decker and Hewlett-Packard took existing products (hand-powered tools and printers, respectively) and used enhancements and migrations to build on a product platform. A product platform is a set of common components, modules, and interfaces that can be used to create many different products within a product family or product line.

Question 9

Manufacturability and Value Engineering has all of the following benefits except

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Less standardization of components is not a benefit of Manufacturability and Value Engineering. In fact, the goal of Value Engineering is to standardize components where possible in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The other benefits listed, including reduced complexity, environmental impact, and improved design and safety, are all key advantages of adopting these methodologies.

Question 10

The use of product development teams in design and engineering activities is also known as

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The use of product development teams in design and engineering activities is commonly referred to as concurrent engineering. This approach involves cross-functional teams collaborating on product development from the early stages, with the goal of enhancing communication, reducing lead times, and improving efficiency. It is often associated with Japanese manufacturing practices, but its use is now widespread across many industries worldwide. QFD (quality function deployment) and the House of Quality approach are specific tools or methodologies used within the broader framework of concurrent engineering. The traditional U.S. approach does not typically involve as much collaboration between different teams and functions during the design process.

Question 11

Bridget's Hamburger Stand uses only 7 ingredients but offers 15 different burgers.This process is known as

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Bridget's Hamburger Stand uses a modular design approach by using a limited number of ingredients to create multiple variations of burgers. This helps in reducing complexity and simplifies inventory management while also offering customers a variety of options.

Question 12

A graphic technique for defining the relationship between customer desires and product/service is

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The House of Quality is a graphic technique used in Quality Function Deployment (QFD) that maps out the customer's desires and expectations for a product or service and translates them into specific design requirements for the product or service. It is a powerful tool for ensuring that the product or service under development is closely aligned with the desires of the customer, and helps to reduce the risk of market rejection.

Question 13

The Japanese method of organizing for product design features

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Question 14

Value analysis takes place

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Question 15

What % of sales from new products is indicative of industry leaders?

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Question 16

One method used to determine a product's total environmental impact from conversion of inputs through production and to disposal is

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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a method used to determine a product's total environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle. It considers all stages from raw materials extraction, manufacturing, use, and disposal. LCA assesses the product's impact on resources, energy consumption, emissions, and waste generation at each stage, allowing for the identification of areas of high impact and potential improvements.

Question 17

When developing the Trident Splash,Cadbury faced design problems overcome by

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The design problems faced by Cadbury were related to manufacturability, which is the ability to produce the product efficiently and effectively. Value engineering techniques helped them overcome these challenges by reducing costs while maintaining quality. QFD, House of Quality, CAD, and decision trees are helpful design tools but do not address manufacturability and value engineering specifically.

Question 18

Quality function deployment (QFD)does all of the following except

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Quality function deployment (QFD) is a process used to determine customer needs and translate them into specific product or service requirements. It is used early in the design process and helps to determine where to focus quality efforts. QFD does not determine a profitable markup, as that is determined by other business factors such as cost of production and competition.

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding computer-aided design?

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Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computers to interactively design products and prepare engineering documentation. This tool is widely used in manufacturing and design settings to improve efficiency and accuracy. It helps to reduce development cycles and improve product quality by allowing designers to quickly create and test product prototypes. Additionally, CAD software can be integrated with other tools such as computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to automate the production process.

Question 20

One result of concurrent engineering in product design is

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Concurrent engineering involves the collaboration of multiple teams throughout the product design process, resulting in faster development time and reduced time-to-market. This approach allows for early identification and resolution of potential issues, ultimately leading to a more efficient and effective product development process.

Quiz 5: Sustainability in the Supply Chain and Design of Goods and Services