CVS CVS Value Concepts and Philosophy Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'use value' in value engineering?

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Properties that enable a product to perform its intended functions

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The monetary cost to produce an item

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The trade-in value of aging equipment

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The emotional attachment a user develops toward a product

Question 2

What is 'exchange value' in the context of value engineering?

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Properties or qualities that enable an item to be traded for other goods or money

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The value gained from trading one function for another within a design

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The cost difference between two competing design alternatives

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The relative worth of one function compared to another in FAST

Question 3

What was the original motivation for Lawrence Miles to develop value analysis at General Electric?

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To find functional substitutes during post-WWII material shortages

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To improve the aesthetic appeal of consumer products

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To reduce warranty claims from field failures

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To accelerate assembly-line manufacturing processes

Question 4

The Value Equation in value engineering is commonly expressed as:

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Value = Function / Cost

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Value = Quality × Reliability

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Value = Performance + Features

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Value = Benefits − Price

Question 5

The difference between a product's actual cost and its worth (minimum cost to perform its functions) is called:

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Unnecessary cost

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Value gap

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Cost variance

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Budget deficit

Question 6

Which of the four types of value is primarily associated with prestige and social status conveyed by owning a product?

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Esteem value

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Use value

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Exchange value

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Cost value

Question 7

In value engineering philosophy, customers ultimately pay for:

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The functions a product performs for them

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The total manufacturing cost of a product

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The quality assurance processes embedded in production

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The brand reputation of the manufacturer