Title: Default for MMT
Course: ATEP - MMT: Module A:

Q: Steel is an alloy of which two principle components?
- Copper and carbon
- steel and iron
- Iron and carbon
- Ferite and Tin
A: Iron and carbon

Q: The property of a matal that allows it to be drawn into a wire is know as what?
- Ductility
- Toughness
- Stretchability
- Resiliance
A: Ductility

- True (Correct answer!)
- False (Verify that it is a problem with the customers.)
A: False
Feedback: You know it is a problem and go directly to solving it.

Q: Which of the following should be used in a survey?
- tonal inflections
- leading questions
- open-ended questions
- reading or hearing the same questions
A: reading or hearing the same questions

Q: A constraint will still restrict, limit or confine within a prescribed bounds.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Sketches must be perfect and precise as their primary function is to inform and communicate design ideas.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Which of the following is not part of the Five W's and One H'?
- who
- want
- what
- when
A: want

Q: The Delphi Process is a structured communication technique, originally developed as a systematic, interactive forecasting method which relies on a panel of experts.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: The majority of work in the design process is spent reviewing existing information to find out if it applies to your project.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Which of the following is not a Boolean operator?
- not
- and
- but
- or
A: but

Q: Companies often restrict access to their product and process information to keep competitors from duplicating and underselling them.  This is known as:
- liability
- proprietary information
- secret information
- common information
A: proprietary information

Q: Used to compare ideas along with criteria or constraints.
- design matrix
- comparison grid
- criteria comparison
- success criteria
A: design matrix

Q: Team members from the same background and behavior type tend to obtain a greater number of ideas.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: When brainstorming, the quality of ideas is more important than the quantity of ideas.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: SCAMMPERR is an idea generating tool.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Completing multiple iterations of a process are needed while reviewing constraints and trade-offs.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: A good way to verify your solutions is to use a design matrix that includes the specifications and constraints.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Design improvements can lead to which of the following?
- better performance
- increased safety
- lower cost
- all of the above
A: all of the above

Q: Optimization of a product can limit its usefulness and decreases its lifespan.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Which of the following would not be considered a trade-off in designing a product?
- materials
- cost
- environmental hazards
- end user
A: end user

Q: Adaptability and flexibility of a product usually means a short life span.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: The required tolerance of a part will very often affect the choice of machine that will create it.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: The greater complexity of a product, the lower the failure rate during manufacturing.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: In Phase 4, the design team should review all parts to determine:
- if any components can be eliminated
- if any components can be combined with others
- if any of the components can be made simpler
- all of the above
A: all of the above

Q: Off the shelf parts will increase the cost of a product.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: A prototype is an early original, full-scale,  and usually working model of a new product or new version of an existing product.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Risk evaluation helps to prevent:
- cost overruns.
- machine downtime.
- liability suits and lost sale.
- customer demands.
A: liability suits and lost sale.

Q: Which of the following is not one of the five types of prototypes?
- proof of principal
- form study
- functional
- plastic
A: plastic

Q: The purpose of a prototype is to:
- see how the parts fit together.
- see how easily the parts can be serviced.
- allows for corrective revisions.
- all of the above
A: all of the above

Q: Engineering change orders can be the result of a prototype that does not function properly.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Which of the following is not necessary to consider when designing a product?
- the number of parts and sub-assemblies
- the use of "off the shelf parts"
- tolerances and finishes
- personnel that will make the parts
A: personnel that will make the parts

Q: The quantity of product produced has no relationship to the type of machines used in its manufacture.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Subtractive manufacturing refers to subtracting the tolerances to obtain accurate parts.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Additive manufacturing refers to adding material to  make a part.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: The cost of jigs and fixtures must be considered in the total cost of the product.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: KIS is an acronym for:
- Keep it simple.
- Knowledge is superior.
- Karma is standard.
- Keep it smart.
A: Keep it simple.

Q: Optimization tends to give a product a short lifespan.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Phase 7 is the critical examination of how the design performs through testing evaluations and end user surveys.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Determination of the processes that will be used to produce the product will show:
- the cost of the product.
- the types of processes needed to produce the product.
- if current technology is available to produce the product.
- all of the above.
A: all of the above.

Q: Quality Assurance (QA) tests the product after they are made while Quality Control (QC) attempts to minimize defects before they lead to rejected parts.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Which of the following is not subtractive manufacturing?
- drilling
- milling
- sawing
- stereo lithography
A: stereo lithography

Q: The Additive Manufacturing method that is similar to using a hot glue gun is called:
- EBM.
- SLS.
- SLA.
- FDM.
A: FDM.

Q: Destructive Testing is an inexpensive way to determine if a product satisfies constraints and specifications.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Which of the following is not a reason to test a product?
- failure analysis
- value analysis
- functional analysis
- position analysis
A: position analysis

Q: Field testing is another name for Alpha testing.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: The American Society for Testing and Materials is an international organization that publishes required technical standards for testing.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: A single type of test is sufficient to determine the viability of a product.
- True
- False
A: False