VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203

DEPARTMENT OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

III SEMESTER

M.E CAD/CAM

PD5091 / PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

Regulation – 2017

Academic Year 2018 – 19

Prepared by

Mr.R.Ramkumar, Assistant Professor/Mechanical

 VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603
203.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : PD5091 / PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR: III / II.ME.(CAD/CAM)

UNIT-I-HISTORY, CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY OF PLM

SYLLABUS
Introduction to PLM, Need for PLM, opportunities of PLM, Different views of PLM - Engineering
Data Management (EDM), Product Data Management (PDM), Collaborative Product Definition
Management (cPDm), Collaborative Product Commerce (CPC), Product Lifecycle Management
(PLM).PLM/PDM Infrastructure – Network and Communications, Data Management,
Heterogeneous data sources and applications.
PART-A
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1 Mention the need for PLM BTL-1 Remembering
2 Define PLM BTL-1 Remembering
3 List the opportunities of PLM BTL-1 Remembering
4 Classify the various views of PLM BTL-1 Remembering
5 Brief the functions of PLM BTL-1 Remembering
6 Point out the phases of product life cycle BTL-1 Remembering
7 Benefits of CPC BTL-2 Understanding
8 Compare CPC with PDM BTL-2 Understanding
9 Define EDM BTL-1 Remembering
10 Define product portfolio. BTL-2 Understanding
11 Mention the factors influencing the complexity. BTL-3 Applying
12 Define BOM. BTL-1 Remembering
13 Define cPDm. BTL-1 Remembering
14 Point out the limitations of data management. BTL-3 Applying
15 Mention any two applications of PLM. BTL-1 Understanding
16 State the uses of PLM Grid. BTL-3 Applying
17 Mention the four areas of benefit of the PLM. BTL-2 Understanding
18 Distinguish between PDM and SCM. BTL-5 Evaluating
19 Define SCM. BTL-1 Remembering
20 Mention few environmental changes faced by the product
BTL-6 Creating
companies.
PART-B
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1 Explain the characteristics of collaborative product
BTL-1 Remembering
commerce
2 Bring out the features of Collaborative product commerce BTL-1 Remembering
3 Sketch the architecture of collaborative product commerce
BTL-2 Understanding
and explain its challenges.
4 Explain the generic phases of PLC BTL-3 Applying
5 Discuss the significance of Engineering data management. BTL-5 Evaluating
6 Explain the impact of PLM. BTL-2 Understanding
7 Explain the focus and benefits of PLM. BTL-5 Evaluating
 8 Express the difficulties faced by the company while
BTL-4 Analysing
managing a product.
9 Describe the features of product lifecycle management
BTL-4 Analysing
system.
10 Write short notes on the any 2 parameters that influence
BTL-4 Analysing
product complexity.
11 Explain the challenges of the corporate while implementing
BTL-3 Applying
PLM
12 Compare and contrast old PLM paradigm with new PLM
BTL-6 Creating
paragidm.
13 Write short notes on PLM Grid. BTL-5 Evaluating
14 Explain the metrics and targets of PLM. BTL-2 Understanding
PART-C
Q.NO Questions BT Level Competence
1 Enumerate the reasons for the deployment of PLM. BTL-3 Applying
2 Develop a case study for a company developing a PLM
BTL-5 Evaluating
initiative and bring out its challenges.
3 Bring out the case study of a firm that doesn’t have control
BTL-6 Creating
over its product using PLM.
4 Discuss the scope and objective of engineering data
BTL-4 Analysing
management with suitable illustrations.
UNIT II PLM/PDM FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES
SYLLABUS
User Functions –Data Vault and Document Management, Workflow and Process Management,
Product Structure Management, Product Classification and Programme Management. Utility
Functions – Communication and Notification, data transport, data translation, image services,
system administration and application integration.
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1 Define PDM. BTL-1 Remembering
2 Define utility functions. BTL-1 Remembering
3 Mention the five categories of utility functions. BTL-1 Remembering
4 Illustrate the workflow for change approval. BTL-2 Understanding
5 Mention the activities of product structure management. BTL-4 Analyzing
6 Define product structure. BTL-1 Remembering
7 Define effectivity. BTL-1 Remembering
8 Define information architecture. BTL-1 Remembering
9 Compare business item and data item. BTL-2 Understanding
10 Mention the difficulties in handling product data in a Understanding
BTL-2
database.
11 List the main differences between PDM and SCM based on Applying
BTL-3
types of functionality.
12 Classify the basic functionality of PDM. BTL-3 Applying
13 Differentiate between user functions and utility function. BTL-2 Understanding
14 State the different levels of a model. BTL-4 Analyzing
15 Define metadata. BTL-4 Analyzing
16 Quote the term information model. BTL-2 Understanding
17 Mention the functional units of system architecture. BTL-3 Applying
18 Classify product data or information. BTL-2 Understanding
19 Mention the areas of application of PDM system. BTL-6 Creating
20 Sketch the PLM system architecture. BTL-2 Understanding
PART-B
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
 1 Write short notes on data vault and document management
BTL-1 Remembering
systems.
2 Describe the functions of product structure management
BTL-1 Remembering
with an illustration and a neat sketch.
3 Describe the data representation approach in information
BTL-4 Analyzing
architecture.
4 Elaborate the components of information model with an
BTL-4 Analyzing
illustration.
5 Discuss the relationship between version and revision with
BTL-3 Applying
an illustration.
6 Explain the working of system architecture. BTL-2 Understanding
7 Express the functions of documentation management in
BTL-6 Creating
detail.
8 Write short notes on classification management and
BTL-2 Understanding
program management.
9 Emphasize the role of application integration in detail. BTL-3 Applying
10 Explain the role management with suitable illustration
determining the various roles (played by people) involved BTL-4 Analyzing
in the life cycle of a product.
11 Explain the overlap between document management and
BTL-2 Understanding
PDM.
12 Explain the activities or functions carried out in document
BTL-2 Understanding
management to support document life cycle.
13 Write short notes on (i) document disposal (ii) Document
BTL-3 Applying
and content search functions.
14 Elaborate the technologies related to document
BTL-3 Applying
management with suitable illustration.
PART-C
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1 Develop a case study which briefs about the role PDM in
BTL-6 Creating
Product life cycle management.
2 Elaborate the concepts of the user functions in the PDM
BTL-4 Analyzing
system.
3 Explain the concepts of the utility functions in the PDM
BTL-5 Evaluating
system.
4 Discuss product data management and reason for
BTL-6 Creating
implementing PDM in an organization.
UNIT III DETAILS OF MODULES IN A PLM/PDM SOFTWARE
SYLLABUS
Case studies based on top few commercial PLM/PDM tools
PART-A
Q.NO Questions BT Level Competence
1 Define CRM. BTL-1 Remembering
2 Mention the role played by PRM. BTL-1 Remembering
3 Mention the objectives of Sun structured process. BTL-2 Understanding
4 Mention the benefits of phase completion review. BTL-1 Remembering
5 List the constituents of project approval committee. BTL-1 Remembering
6 Mention the advantages of PLM/PDM/SCM. BTL-2 Understanding
7 Define change management. BTL-3 Applying
8 List the benefits of document management. BTL-4 Analyzing
9 Indicate the reasons for changing the SCM in Mentor
BTL-3 Applying
Graphics Corporation.
 10 Define product structure. BTL-2 Understanding
11 Differentiate between project structure and realization
BTL-3 Applying
structure.
12 List the uses of delivery structure. BTL-3 Applying
13 Define PRIM. BTL-3 Applying
14 Sketch the Ericsson product structure. BTL-4 Analyzing
15 Mention the sub systems of PRIM. BTL-1 Remembering
16 Define product data. BTL-4 Analyzing
17 Sketch the information flow for hardware design in Ericsson
BTL-1 Remembering
system.
18 Define Traceability. BTL-1 Remembering
19 Define Documentum and Capri. BTL-1 Remembering
20 List the uses of SAP. BTL-6 Creating
PART-B
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1 Write short notes on the phases of Sun Microsystem's
BTL-2 Understanding
structured process.
2 Describe the data management tools of ABB Automation
BTL-3 Applying
Technology Products.
3 Explain the product structure of ABB Automation
BTL-4 Analyzing
Technology Products in PDM.
4 Express the support given by PDM in generic PLC in SAB
BTL-4 Analyzing
Tech Electronic AB.
5 Enumerate case study on the Mahindra vehicles by Siemens
BTL-2 Understanding
PLM software.
6 Explain the case study on the Ford Motors by Siemens
BTL-3 Applying
PLM software.
7 Explain the process of creation of 3DXML and CAD
BTL-1 Remembering
software tools.
8 Discuss the success of xerox meachines in the competitive
BTL-3 Applying
market .
9 Comment on ,"Sukhoi Superjet 100 commercial airliner
takes flight with Siemens PLM Software solutions in just BTL-5 Evaluating
3.3 years, from beginning detailed design to first flight".
10 How does the Dynamic 3D simulation supports analysis of
complex assembly scenarios for the new Mahindra BTL-5 Evaluating
Maxximo?
11 Explain the effective use of PLM in the car maintenance
BTL-5 Evaluating
and repair of Ford Motor vehicles.
12 How does Siemens PLM help in assessing the product
BTL-3 Applying
performance and predict problems on Otokar?
13 How does Siemens PLM Software solution helps Dongfeng
Commercial Vehicle in investigating the Rankine cycle BTL-4 Analyzing
concept to boost truck fuel efficiency?
14 Write short notes on PRIM. BTL-1 Remembering
PART-C
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1 Discuss the modules of the Windchill PLM software and
BTL-6 Creating
also explain its functioning with suitable examples.
2 Enumerate on the features of Siemens PLM software and
develop a case study illustrating its application in the field BTL-4 Analyzing
of product design and development.
 3 Explain the functions of Team center with its application in BTL-4 Analyzing
the mechanical engineering domain.
4 Describe the PLM software developed by Dassault systems BTL-5 Evaluating
and its application in aerospace industry
UNIT IV ROLE OF PLM IN INDUSTRIES
SYLLABUS
Case studies on PLM selection and implementation (like auto, aero, electronic) - other possible
sectors, PLM visioning, PLM strategy, PLM feasibility study, change management for PLM,
financial justification of PLM, barriers to PLM implementation, ten step approach to PLM, benefits
of PLM for–business, organisation, users, product or service, process performance.
PART-A
Q.NO Questions BT Level Competence
1 Define Strategy. BTL-1 Remembering
2 Define PLM vision. BTL-1 Remembering
3 Differentiate between plan and tactics. BTL-2 Understanding
4 Mention the necessity of PLM vision. BTL-3 Applying
5 State the reasons for developing the PLM vision. BTL-2 Understanding
6 Mention the uses of PLM strategy. BTL-1 Remembering
7 Differentiate between PLM strategy and implementation
BTL-4 Analyzing
strategy.
8 Mention the merits of implementation strategy. BTL-2 Understanding
9 Mention the characteristics of mass production. BTL-1 Remembering
10 Compare trend leader strategy and follower strategy. BTL-4 Analyzing
11 Mention the significance of strategy. BTL-3 Applying
12 Indicate the key points of business strategy. BTL-3 Applying
13 Identify the similarities between military strategy and
BTL-4 Analyzing
company strategy.
14 Mention the principles of PLM strategy. BTL-3 Applying
15 Express the implications of “focus on the product”. BTL-4 Analyzing
16 Mention the implications of “continuous improvement”. BTL-2 Understanding
17 Define cycle time. BTL-1 Remembering
18 List the advantages of short development process. BTL-4 Analyzing
19 Mention the benefits of PLM in automotive industries. BTL-2 Understanding
20 State the various levels of PLM maturity level. BTL-2 Understanding
PART-B
Q.NO Questions BT Level Competence
1 Write short notes on PLM visioning process. BTL-1 Remembering
2 Describe the factors impacting the PLM. BTL-5 Evaluating
3 Discuss the hazards of PLM vision. BTL-2 Understanding
4 Write short notes on the ten step approach to PLM. BTL-2 Understanding
5 Explain the consequences of the ten step approach. BTL-2 Understanding
6 Explain the key points of strategy elements. BTL-5 Evaluating
7 Explain the implications of the strategy elements and also
BTL-4 Analyzing
explain the deliverables of vision development.
8 Point out the questionnaires required to test the draft PLM
BTL-4 Analyzing
vision with suitable illustration.
9 Describe the steps involved to select the preferred strategy. BTL-3 Applying
10 Write short notes on SWOT analysis. BTL-4 Analyzing
11 Express the steps to overcome the PLM dilemma BTL-3 Applying
12 Write short notes on PLM feasibility study. BTL-3 Applying
13 Explain in detail the benfits of PLM for (i) Organisation (ii) BTL-1 Remembering
 Customers.
14 Discuss the barriers for implementing the PLM in a firm.
BTL-4 Analyzing
PART-C
1 Enumerate the steps involved in PLM initiative. BTL-4 Analyzing
2 Develop a suitable case study for the selection of PLM. BTL-6 Creating
3 Enumerate on the principles and results of implementing BTL-5 Evaluating
the ten step approach to PLM.
4 Develop a case study indicating the efforts taken by the
strategy team inorder to develop and draft the PLM Vision BTL-5 Evaluating
and strategy.
UNIT V BASICS ON CUSTOMISATION/INTEGRATION OF PLM/PDM SOFTWARE
SYLLABUS
PLM Customization, use of EAI technology (Middleware), Integration with legacy data base,
CAD, SLM and ERP
PART-A
Q.NO Questions BT Level Competence
1 Define CAD. BTL-1 Remembering
2 Mention the activities involved in CAD BTL-2 Understanding
3 State the elements of CAD. BTL-3 Applying
4 Define ERP. BTL-1 Remembering
5 Mention the uses of ERP. BTL-1 Remembering
6 List the modules of ERP. BTL-2 Understanding
7 Point out the information that can be obtained from CAD BTL-2 Understanding
system in a PLM.
8 Define EAI. BTL-3 Applying
9 State the principle of EAI. BTL-2 Understanding
10 Mention the uses of CAD system. BTL-2 Understanding
11 Expand API BTL-3 Applying
12 Mention the functions of API BTL-4 Analyzing
13 Express the merits of data base integration. BTL-1 Remembering
14 Indicate the merits of transfer file integration. BTL-1 Remembering
15 State the demerits of data base integration. BTL-4 Analyzing
16 List the demerits of transfer file integration. BTL-5 Evaluating
17 Define SLM. BTL-2 Understanding
18 Compare SLM and PLM. BTL-3 Applying
19 Mention the components of SLM. BTL-1 Remembering
20 Indicate the uses of middleware technology. BTL-1 Remembering
PART-B
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1 Explain the necessity of integrating the PLM with the
BTL-1 Remembering
legacy database using suitable illustrations.
2 Enumerate on Enterprise resources planning and its impact. BTL-5 Evaluating
3 Explain the methods of integrating the PLM system. BTL-2 Understanding
4 Describe the factors that influence the PLM system while
BTL-2 Understanding
integrating with other systems.
5 Write short notes on the functions and necessity of transfer
BTL-5 Evaluating
file.
6 Discuss the principle of data base integrations and its usage
BTL-2 Understanding
in IT sector.
7 Write short notes on a) merits and demerits of transfer file
BTL-3 Applying
integration b) merits and demerits of database integration.
 8 Explain the relationship between ERP and PLM. BTL-2 Understanding
9 Describe the modules of ERP system. BTL-1 Remembering
10 Enumerate on the significance of CAD system in the PLM.
BTL-5 Evaluating
11 Write short notes on the types of configurators.
12 Express the criteria for selecting the PLM software. BTL-4 Analyzing
13 Write short notes on Service life cycle management. BTL-3 Applying
14 Describe the challenges faced while integrating the legacy
BTL-3 Applying
database.
PART-C
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1 Describe the impact of PLCM on development commercial BTL-6 Creating
cad tools with a suitable illustration.
2 Develop a case study indicating the effective usage of BTL-4 Analyzing
Enterprise resource planning system in the PLM.
3 Explain the use of EAI technology in the PLM integration BTL-5 Evaluating
with suitable illustration.
4 Describe the integration of the PLM system with other
BTL-4 Analyzing
applications with suitable illustration.