Which of the following questions does not typically belong on a value-engineering checklist?
A) Can the weight be reduced?
B) Is there a similar item in inventory that could be substituted?
C) Can standard parts be replaced by complex parts?
D) Are closer tolerances specified than are necessary?
E) Is unnecessary machining performed on the item?

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Value engineering aims to find ways to improve the value of a product or process by reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and improving quality. The question of whether standard parts can be replaced by complex parts is not typically included in a value-engineering checklist as it goes against the goal of reducing costs and improving efficiency. The other questions are all relevant to a value-engineering checklist.

Which of the Following Questions Does Not Typically Belong on a Value-Engineering