SCO 3001 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Components and subassemblies that can be developed independently and then mixed and
matched together is known as:
Modular design.
Commonality.
Standardization.
Robust design. - ANS Modular Design
A new product that adds or modifies features of an existing product line without significantly
changing the product is called a:
New platform.
Secondary product.
Product line extension.
Modular product. - ANS Product Line Extension
Which statement best describes how concurrent engineering improves Design For
Manufacturing (DFM)?
Concurrent engineering keeps manufacturing out of the design process.
Concurrent engineering avoids interference from manufacturing early in the design process.
Concurrent engineering is careful to engage manufacturing only at the end of the design
process.
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, Concurrent engineering engages manufacturing early in the design process. -
ANS Concurrent engineering engages manufacturing early in the design process
Which statement best describes misalignment?
Two or more people or organizational units that do not have the same goals.
Two or more people or organizational units that do not agree on a particular decision.
Two or more people or organizational units that do not communicate very often.
Two or more people or organizational units that do not have the same boss. - ANS Two or
more people or organizational units that do not have the same goals
Which ONE of the following best describes what is involved in pilot production?
Testing a product in a target market to see how potential customers react.
Defining the market needs and evaluating different approaches for meeting those needs.
Evaluating the trade-offs between product cost and quality (features) to create the product
specifications.
Building sample units to test if the product meets product specifications and market
requirements. - ANS Building sample units to test if the product meets product specifications
and market requirements.
Select ALL of the following benefits that are benefits of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
Less time for new product development.
Less work-in-process (WIP) inventory.
Less cycle time.
Less direct labor time and cost. - ANS Less work-in-process (WIP) inventory.
Less cycle time.
Less direct labor time and cost.
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ANSWERS
Components and subassemblies that can be developed independently and then mixed and
matched together is known as:
Modular design.
Commonality.
Standardization.
Robust design. - ANS Modular Design
A new product that adds or modifies features of an existing product line without significantly
changing the product is called a:
New platform.
Secondary product.
Product line extension.
Modular product. - ANS Product Line Extension
Which statement best describes how concurrent engineering improves Design For
Manufacturing (DFM)?
Concurrent engineering keeps manufacturing out of the design process.
Concurrent engineering avoids interference from manufacturing early in the design process.
Concurrent engineering is careful to engage manufacturing only at the end of the design
process.
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, Concurrent engineering engages manufacturing early in the design process. -
ANS Concurrent engineering engages manufacturing early in the design process
Which statement best describes misalignment?
Two or more people or organizational units that do not have the same goals.
Two or more people or organizational units that do not agree on a particular decision.
Two or more people or organizational units that do not communicate very often.
Two or more people or organizational units that do not have the same boss. - ANS Two or
more people or organizational units that do not have the same goals
Which ONE of the following best describes what is involved in pilot production?
Testing a product in a target market to see how potential customers react.
Defining the market needs and evaluating different approaches for meeting those needs.
Evaluating the trade-offs between product cost and quality (features) to create the product
specifications.
Building sample units to test if the product meets product specifications and market
requirements. - ANS Building sample units to test if the product meets product specifications
and market requirements.
Select ALL of the following benefits that are benefits of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
Less time for new product development.
Less work-in-process (WIP) inventory.
Less cycle time.
Less direct labor time and cost. - ANS Less work-in-process (WIP) inventory.
Less cycle time.
Less direct labor time and cost.
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