Question 1
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The abstract embodiment of a physical principle, material, and geometry is called....
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synthesis
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activity
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synectics
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design concept
Question 2
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The means by which some physical effect is caused is called...
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design concept
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physical principle
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motion principle
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function
Question 3
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Diagrams that help to identify critical product functions and subfunctions are called...
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Pugh's Method
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brainstorming
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function decomposition
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physical principle
Question 4
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Examining how a customer will use and ultimately retire a product is called...
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geometry analysis
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physical analysis
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activity analysis
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decomposition analysis
Question 5
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All of the following methods may be used to clarify the products functional requirements except...
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activity analysis
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function structures
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inversion
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functional decomposition
Question 6
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All of the following are functions performed by an elecric coffee maker except
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store water
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convert electricity
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grind coffee
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warm the coffee pot
Question 7
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Another word used for the process of generating alternatives is...
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synectics
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synthesis
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inversion
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brainstorming
Question 8
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A method that requires a problem solver to view the problem from the four perspectives: analogy, fantasy, empathy, and inversion is
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brainstorming
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archives
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synthesis
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synectics
Question 9
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As a function is performed, the following states may be changed except:
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matter
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energy
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time
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signal
Question 10
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The group method that takes advantage of team membes' diverse skills, experience, and personalities to generate innovative ideas is...
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Internet
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archives
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brainstorming
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empathy
Question 11
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A feasible alternative concept design will likely...
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satisfy customer requirements
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satisfy company requirements
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not violate the laws of nature
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All of the answers
Question 12
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A drawback of the original Pugh's method is...
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criteria are not evaluated
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importance weight are not considered
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concepts are identified in columns
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the team is unable to obtain a consensus
Question 13
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Concept evaluation methods to determine the relative worthiness of feasible alternatives include all of the following methods except...
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weighted rating
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Pugh's
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modified Pugh's
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Hooke's
Question 14
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A matrix used to form combinations of concepts into an alternative design is called...
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manufactured matirx
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morphological matrix
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concept matrix
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mini matrix
Question 15
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The method of intellectual protection that can last an indefinite period of time is a
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trademark
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tradescret
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contract
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copyright
Question 16
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A symbol, design, word, or combination therof, used by a manufacturer to distinguish its products from those of its competitiors is a...
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trade
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copyright
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trademark
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trade dress
Question 17
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A document granting legal monopoly rights to produce, use, sell , or profit from an invention, process, plant (biological), or design is a...
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trademark
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trade dress
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contract
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patent
Question 18
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Authors of creative literacy, musical, or artistic works have their work protected with a...
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contract
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copyright
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patent
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trade dress
Question 19
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A written or verbal agreement between two parties is...
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trademark
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litigation
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deal
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contract
Question 20
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Intellectual property is best protected by all of the following except...
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contracts
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sprinkler systems
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copyrights
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trade secrets
Question 21
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A physical principle acts on a working geometry composed of surfaces and motions including (check all that are correct)
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translation
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rotation
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nonmotion
Question 22
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The final output of the concept design phase is a
Question 23
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Creative methods to generatre novel concepts including all of the following except...
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Pugh's
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checklists
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brainstorming
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synectics
Question 24
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A way to help us define product finctions is that functions are....
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adverbs
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verbs
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nouns
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adjectives
Question 25
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A product concept design differs from a concept design in that it includes a combination of specific...
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principle
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concepts
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materials
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geometries