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 explain the need for PLM.

b List and explain the components of PLM. (10 Marks)
OR
2 a Describe the term Product Data Management and list out the advantages of PDM (06Marks)
b Define PLM strategy? Explain selection and implementation of Strategy (10Marks)
MODULE – II
Important Note: 1. On completing your answers, compulsorily draw diagonal cross lines on the remaining blank pages.

3 a Explain design process models and reference models. (08 Marks)

b Explain with a graph strategies for recovery at end of life. (08 Marks)
OR
4 a Explain the Concurrent Engineering (08 Marks)
b Explain the design for ‘X’ and design centered model. (08 Marks)
MODULE – III

5 a Explain the various stages of New Product Development. (08 Marks)

b Explain the components of Decision Support System (DSS) architecture. (08 Marks)
OR
6 a Explain the new product financial control with top down and bottom up approach. (08 Marks)
b With the flowchart explain launching and tracking new product program. (08 Marks)
MODULE – IV

7 a Define technology forecasting and explain technological change with various (06 Marks)
stages.
b What are the exploratory and normative methods of forecasting? (10 Marks)
OR
8 a With a neat sketch explain Relevance Tree. (06 Marks)
b Discuss the approach behind integrating technological product innovation and (10 Marks)
development with enterprises.
MODULE – V

9 a Explain the use of Digital Mock-up in product development. (06 Marks)

b Describe the virtual product development and give the classification of virtual (10 Marks)
product development
OR
10 a Briefly discuss on the product data technology. (06 Marks)
b Discuss the need for variant management tool in virtual product development. (10 Marks)