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INSTRCTOR PROBLEM Problem B.29 Create a drawing packet for a standard ball-point pen. Inst. Ans. B.29 This will vary by device. In general the set should include; • A bill of materials • An assembly view for the entire pen […]

INSTRUCTOR PROBLEMS Problem C.28 Is writing text the most important step in writing a report? Problem C.29 What are the three Cs of communication? Inst. Ans. C.29 Clear, Concise, Correct. Problem C.30 Describe reasonable audience expectations for the following: (a) […]

INSTRUCTOR PROBLEMS Problem 1.62 How can the need, specification, and concept development stages be combined? Problem 1.63 What is the difference between tasks and deliverables? Inst. Ans. 1.63 Deliverables are a tangible outcome while tasks are the work required to […]

INSTRUCTOR PROBLEMS Problem 10.27 Fans can be used to control electronics including CPUs. If the fan fails the result could be catastrophic. Develop options to make the fan safer by (a) reducing the chance of failure, (b) reducing the impact […]

Problem 11.80 What is the theoretical minimum number of parts for a 3-prong electrical plug. Problem 11.81 What features of a typical car windshield violate the principles of DFA? Inst. Ans. 11.81 The length to width ratio is large, making […]

Problem 12.93 Identify joints and members in a standard door with a closing system. Inst. Ans. 12.93 Assuming it is a large door with an overhead door closer: • The door frame is a grounded link. • The door is […]

INSTRUCTOR PROBLEMS Problem 2.55 Describe a process for evaluating if a bicycle is “ergonomic.” Problem 2.56 Select a laptop computer manufacturer. Use the memory size in its current product lines to construct a Kano curve. Inst. Ans. 2.56 64GB Excitement […]

INSTRUCTOR PROBLEMS Problem 3.58 For a ball-point pen, (a) Identify and suggest a design concept to improve one unappealing feature. (b) Develop five concepts for a similar competitive product with evolutionary improvements. (c) Develop three revolutionary redesigns. Problem 3.59 Use […]

INSTRUCTOR PROBLEMS Problem 4.117 If an employee is having marital problems what is the highest level of performance that should be expected. Use Maslow’s model to explain. Problem 4.118 What are the differences between ethics and morals? Inst. Ans. 4.118 […]

INSTRUCTOR PROBLEMS Problem 5.71 What are the major categories of project risks? Problem 5.72 Develop a risk analysis for a technology product that has been announced, but does not have a scheduled release date. Inst. Ans. 5.72 By factors based […]

INSTRUCTOR PROBLEMS Problem 6.46 Develop a reasonable plan for a one semester school project to build a robot. Problem 6.47 What is the objective for a design review? Inst. Ans. 6.47 To review the technical details so that the next […]

INSTRUCTOR PROBLEMS Problem 7.57 Write a general computer program to solve the following project costing problem. Test the program using the numbers provided. The program should accept the initial cost of equipment ( C ), an annual maintenance cost ( […]

INSTRUCTOR PROBLEMS Problem 8.79 Prepare a 10-slide presentation on how to run effective meetings. Inst. Ans. 8.79 Slide 1: Title • “How to run a meeting” • Presenters and affiliation Slide 2: Overview • Agendas • Participants and chairs • […]

INSTRUCTOR PROBLEMS Problem 9.80 What is the difference between quality control and quality assurance? Problem 9.81 If a batch of parts is rejected for SPC, does that mean it does not meet the tolerances? Inst. Ans. 9.81 No, the SPC […]