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Product Design & Development (PDD) SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2023

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
402045A
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
May 2023
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6004]-611

Printed for: B. E. (Mechanical Engineering)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Solve Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8
  2. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
  3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  4. Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed.
  5. Assume suitable data, if necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      List down different methods used for product teardown process and explain any one.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [7]
    2. b)

      Describe in detail reverse engineering.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain Economic analysis in product analysis.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [4]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      What is concept selection? Explain Pugh’s chart with example.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2022

      [7]
    2. b)

      Write a short note on SWOT analysis for a selection of profitable product.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·May 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is product policy of an organization? List down various product policies.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [4]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      What is Ergonomics in design? Explain types of Ergonomics with example.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [7]
    2. b)

      Explain BOM with example.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Define Limit, Tolerance and Fit.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [4]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      What is product architecture? Explain types of product architecture.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [7]
    2. b)

      What is the need for engineering drawing? Classify engineering drawing.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is Fit? Describe the types of Fits.

      [4]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      List down different methods of economic analysis of product and explain break even analysis.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [8]
    2. b)

      What is Rapid prototyping? Define and enlist various methods of prototyping

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      Define letter of intent, purchase order and product costing in vendor development.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [4]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain stereolithography in detail with suitable sketch.

      [8]
    2. b)

      What is production capacity planning? Explain the steps followed in planning.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      Why homologation certificate is important in design and development? Explain with example.

      Also asked:Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [4]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Write a short note on APQP.

      [8]
    2. b)

      Write a short note on DFMEA.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Discuss the elements of PLM in detail.

      [4]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      List down types of FMEA and explain steps of FMEA.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2022

      [8]
    2. b)

      Differentiate Value analysis and value engineering.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·May 2024 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      What are guidelines for design for robustness? Discuss. 

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [4]