Model Question Paper (CBCS) with effect from 2015-16

15ME835
USN
Eighth Semester B.E. Degree (CBCS) Examination
Product Life Cycle Management
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 80
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing one full question from each module.
MODULE – I

(06Marks)
2. Any revealing of identification, appeal to evaluator and /or equations written e.g, 38+2 = 40, will be treated as malpractice.

1 a Define PLM and List out the benefits of PLM.

b List and explain the Phases of PLM. (10 Marks)
OR
2 a Describe thePLM Feasibility study. (06Marks)
b Explain Product Data Management system and its implementation. (10Marks)
MODULE – II
Important Note: 1. On completing your answers, compulsorily draw diagonal cross lines on the remaining blank pages.

3 a With a neat sketch explain engineering design process. (08 Marks)

b Explain the organization and decomposition in product design. (08 Marks)
OR
4 a Discuss the various steps involved in product design. (08 Marks)
b Describe the recycling and Human factors in product design. (08Marks)
MODULE – III

5 a Explain the reasons for new product development. (08 Marks)

b Discuss the estimating market opportunities for new product. (08 Marks)
OR
6 a Discuss the steps involved in launching new products. (08 Marks)
b Discuss various steps involved in implementing new product development. (08 Marks)
MODULE – IV

7 a Define technology forecasting and its necessity. (06 Marks)

b Classify technology forecasting and briefly explain the different methods under (10 Marks)
each classification.
OR
8 a Explain the various methods and tools in the innovation process. (06 Marks)
b Describe the Delphi Technique and growth Curves (10 Marks)
MODULE – V

9 a Discuss the need and benefits of virtual product development. (08 Marks)
b Discuss the 3D CAD system & Digital Mock-up tools used in virtual product (08 Marks)
development.
OR
10 a With an example, discuss the role of product structure in virtual product (08 Marks)
development.
b Explain product data description and data models. (08 Marks)