Question 1

Which of the following activities included in the DMADV process gathers the voice of the customer,identifies the vital characteristics that are most important to customers,and outlines the functional requirements of the product that will meet customer needs?

Accepted Answer

This activity is known as the Measure phase in the DMADV process, where the voice of the customer is gathered and analyzed to identify important characteristics and requirements for the product. The Design phase involves developing potential solutions to meet customer needs, the Analyze phase involves selecting the best solution, and the Verify phase involves testing and validating the solution.

Question 2

According to the theory of strict liability,anyone who sells a product that is defective or unreasonably dangerous is subject to liability for any physical harm caused to the user,the consumer,or the property of either.

Accepted Answer

According to the theory of strict liability, anyone who sells a product that is defective or unreasonably dangerous is subject to liability for any physical harm caused to the user, the consumer, or the property of either. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 3

Which of the following phases of product development usually includes prototype testing?

Accepted Answer

The product/process development phase includes creating and testing prototypes to ensure that the product meets design specifications and is functional.

Question 4

Redundant components,when used in a parallel system,tend to decrease the reliability of the system.

Accepted Answer

Redundant components, when used in a parallel system, increase the reliability of the system by providing backup in case one component fails.

Question 5

Which of the following activities of the design for six sigma (DFSS)focuses on developing specific requirements and design parameters such as specifications and tolerances to ensure that the product fulfills the functional requirements of the concept?

Accepted Answer

The activity of Detailed Design is focused on developing specific requirements and design parameters such as specifications and tolerances to ensure that the product fulfills the functional requirements of the concept. This involves developing detailed drawings, selecting materials, and finalizing the design for manufacturing.

Question 6

_____ involves the adoption of an idea,process,technology,product,or business model that is either new or new to its proposed application.

Accepted Answer

Innovation involves the adoption of something new, whether it is a technology, process, idea, product, or business model. This can be a completely new invention or a modification on an existing idea that is new to its proposed industry or application.

Question 7

Which of the following is the first phase of a typical product development process?

Accepted Answer

The first phase of a typical product development process is Idea Generation, where the initial concepts and ideas for new products are created and explored.

Question 8

_____ is a process in which all major functions involved with bringing a product to market are continuously involved with product development from conception through sales.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a process in which all...

Question 9

The DMADV process incorporates the principal activities of the design for six sigma.Which of the following activities included in DMADV focuses on identifying and understanding the market need or opportunity?

Accepted Answer

The "Define" phase in DMADV focuses on identifying and understanding the market need or opportunity. This involves defining the project goal, understanding customer requirements, and defining the scope of the project.

Question 10

Redundancy in a parallel system increases the cost,size,and weight of the system.

Accepted Answer

Redundancy involves additional components and backup systems, which results in increased cost, size, and weight of the overall system.

Question 11

Which of the following activities involved in the DMADV process involves prototype development,testing,and implementation planning for production?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following activities involved in...

Question 12

Which of the following activities included in the DMADV process is focused on concept development from engineering and aesthetic perspectives and often includes the creation of drawings,virtual models,or simulations to develop and understand the functional characteristic of the product?

Accepted Answer

The activity focused on concept development from engineering and aesthetic perspectives, and the creation of drawings, virtual models, or simulations to develop and understand the functional characteristics of the product is the analyzing step of the DMADV process. During this step, the team evaluates potential design solutions and selects the best option based on defined criteria.

Question 13

New ideas are studied for feasibility in the _____ phase of product development.

Accepted Answer

In the preliminary concept development phase, new ideas are evaluated for feasibility and potential success. This phase involves researching the market and determining if the concept aligns with the company's goals and objectives. It is an important step in determining whether an idea should be pursued further or not. The other options, such as process development and full-scale production, come later in the product development cycle after a concept has been fully vetted and determined to be feasible.

Question 14

Which of the following activities included in the DMADV process focuses on developing detailed specifications,purchasing requirements,and so on,so that the concept can be produced?

Accepted Answer

The Design phase of the DMADV process focuses on developing detailed specifications, purchasing requirements, and other necessary steps to produce the concept. The other phases of DMADV are Define, Measure, Analyze, and Verify.

Question 15

Which of the following activities of the design for six sigma (DFSS)seeks to refine designs to identify and eliminate potential failures,achieve high reliability,and ensure that it can be easily manufactured,assembled,or delivered in an environmentally-responsible manner?

Accepted Answer

Design optimization is the activity in DFSS that seeks to refine designs to identify and eliminate potential failures, achieve high reliability, and ensure that it can be easily manufactured, assembled, or delivered in an environmentally-responsible manner. Detailed design involves creating detailed drawings and specifications for the product design. Design verification involves testing and evaluating the design to ensure that it meets the requirements. Concept development involves generating and selecting ideas for the product design.

Question 16

Product designs with numerous parts decrease the incidence of part mix-ups,missing parts,and test failures.

Accepted Answer

Product designs with numerous parts actually increase the likelihood of part mix-ups, missing parts, and test failures. This is because the more parts involved, the greater the chance for errors to occur in assembly and testing processes. Simplifying designs and reducing the number of parts can help avoid these issues.

Question 17

Which of the following activities of the design for six sigma (DFSS)ensures that the quality level and reliability requirements of the product are achieved?

Accepted Answer

Design verification is the activity in DFSS that ensures that the quality level and reliability requirements of the product are achieved. It involves testing and validating the design against the established specifications and requirements. Design optimization focuses on improving the design to meet or exceed the performance criteria, and detailed design involves creating a detailed plan or blueprints for the product. Concept development is the initial stage of the design process that involves generating ideas and concepts for the product.

Question 18

The product is distributed to customers in the _____ phase of product development.

Accepted Answer

The market introduction phase is where the product is introduced and distributed to customers. During this phase, the product is already fully developed and ready for sale. The other options are different phases of product development that come before the distribution phase.

Question 19

Which of the following activities of the design for six sigma (DFSS)focuses on creating and building a product idea and determining its functionality based upon customer requirements,technological capabilities,and economic realities?

Accepted Answer

The activity of creating and building a product idea and determining its functionality based upon customer requirements, technological capabilities, and economic realities is known as concept development in the design for six sigma (DFSS) methodology. The other activities listed (detailed design, design verification, and design optimization) occur after the concept has been developed and are focused on refining and validating the product design.

Question 20

Accelerated life testing involves overstressing components to reduce the time to failure and find weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

Accelerated life testing intentionally increases the stress on a component to cause it to fail quickly, in order to identify potential design flaws or issues with certain aspects of the production process.

Quiz 7: Design for Quality and Product Excellence