SHREE VENKATESHWARA HI-TECH ENGINEERING COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK
V SEMESTER
CME344- Product Life Cycle Management
Regulation – 2021
Academic Year 2023 – 2024
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
1 Mention the need for PLM
2 Define PLM
3 List the opportunities of PLM
4 Classify the various views of PLM
5 Brief the functions of PLM
6 Point out the phases of product life cycle
7 Benefits of CPC
8 Compare CPC with PDM
9 Define EDM
10 Define product portfolio.
11 Mention the factors influencing the complexity.
12 Define BOM.
13 Define cPDm.
14 Point out the limitations of data management.
15 Mention any two applications of PLM.
16 State the uses of PLM Grid.
17 Mention the four areas of benefit of the PLM.
18 Distinguish between PDM and SCM.
19 Define SCM.
20 Mention few environmental changes faced by the product
companies.

PART-B
Q.No Questions
1 Explain the characteristics of collaborative product
commerce
2 Bring out the features of Collaborative product commerce
3 Sketch the architecture of collaborative product commerce
and explain its challenges.
4 Explain the generic phases of PLC
5 Discuss the significance of Engineering data management.
6 Explain the impact of PLM.
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7 Explain the focus and benefits of PLM.
8 Express the difficulties faced by the company while
managing a product.
9 Describe the features of product lifecycle management
system.
10 Write short notes on the any 2 parameters that influence
product complexity.
11 Explain the challenges of the corporate while implementing
PLM
12 Compare and contrast old PLM paradigm with new PLM
paragidm.
13 Write short notes on PLM Grid.
14 Explain the metrics and targets of PLM.

PART-C
Q.NO Questions
1 Enumerate the reasons for the deployment of PLM.
2 Develop a case study for a company developing a PLM
initiative and bring out its challenges.
3 Bring out the case study of a firm that doesn’t have control
over its product using PLM.
4 Discuss the scope and objective of engineering data
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.

PART-A

Q.No Questions
1 Define PDM.
2 Define utility functions.
3 Mention the five categories of utility functions.
4 Illustrate the workflow for change approval.
5 Mention the activities of product structure management.
6 Define product structure.
7 Define effectivity.
8 Define information architecture.
9 Compare business item and data item.
10 Mention the difficulties in handling product data in a
database.
11 List the main differences between PDM and SCM based on
types of functionality.
12 Classify the basic functionality of PDM.
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13 Differentiate between user functions and utility function.
14 State the different levels of a model.
15 Define metadata.
16 Quote the term information model.
17 Mention the functional units of system architecture.
18 Classify product data or information.
19 Mention the areas of application of PDM system.
20 Sketch the PLM system architecture.

PART-B

Q.No Questions
1 Write short notes on data vault and document management
systems.
2 Describe the functions of product structure management
with an illustration and a neat sketch.
3 Describe the data representation approach in information
architecture.
4 Elaborate the components of information model with an
illustration.
5 Discuss the relationship between version and revision with
an illustration.
6 Explain the working of system architecture.
7 Express the functions of documentation management in
detail.
8 Write short notes on classification management and
program management.
9 Emphasize the role of application integration in detail.
10 Explain the role management with suitable illustration
determining the various roles (played by people) involved in the life cycle of a product.

11 Explain the overlap between document management and

PDM.
12 Explain the activities or functions carried out in document
management to support document life cycle.
13 Write short notes on (i) document disposal (ii) Document
and content search functions.
14 Elaborate the technologies related to document
management with suitable illustration.

PART-C
Q.No Questions
1 Develop a case study which briefs about the role PDM in
Product life cycle management.
2 Elaborate the concepts of the user functions in the PDM
system.
3 Explain the concepts of the utility functions in the PDM
system.
4 Discuss product data management and reason for
implementing PDM in an organization.
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 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
1 Define CRM.
2 Mention the role played by PRM.
3 Mention the objectives of Sun structured process.
4 Mention the benefits of phase completion review.
5 List the constituents of project approval committee.
6 Mention the advantages of PLM/PDM/SCM.
7 Define change management.
8 List the benefits of document management.
9 Indicate the reasons for changing the SCM in Mentor
Graphics Corporation.
10 Define product structure.
11 Differentiate between project structure and realization
structure.
12 List the uses of delivery structure.
13 Define PRIM.
14 Sketch the Ericsson product structure.
15 Mention the sub systems of PRIM.
16 Define product data.
17 Sketch the information flow for hardware design in Ericsson
system.
18 Define Traceability.
19 Define Documentum and Capri.
20 List the uses of SAP.
PART-B
Q.No Questions
1 Write short notes on the phases of Sun Microsystem's
structured process.
2 Describe the data management tools of ABB Automation
Technology Products.
3 Explain the product structure of ABB Automation
Technology Products in PDM.
4 Express the support given by PDM in generic PLC in SAB
Tech Electronic AB.
5 Enumerate case study on the Mahindra vehicles by Siemens
PLM software.
6 Explain the case study on the Ford Motors by Siemens
PLM software.
7 Explain the process of creation of 3DXML and CAD
software tools.
8 Discuss the success of xerox meachines in the competitive
market .
9 Comment on ,"Sukhoi Superjet 100 commercial airliner takes flight with Siemens
PLM Software solutions in just
3.3 years, from beginning detailed design to first flight".
10 How does the Dynamic 3D simulation supports analysis of
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Complex assembly scenarios for the new Mahindra Maxximo?
11 Explain the effective use of PLM in the car maintenance
and repair of Ford Motor vehicles.
12 How does Siemens PLM help in assessing the product
performance and predict problems on Otokar?
13 How does Siemens PLM Software solution helps Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle in
investigating the Rankine cycle
concept to boost truck fuel efficiency?
14 Write short notes on PRIM.
PART-C
Q.No Questions
1 Discuss the modules of the Windchill PLM software and
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 of product design and
development.
3 Explain the functions of Team center with its application in
the mechanical engineering domain.
4 Describe the PLM software developed by Dassault systems
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
1 Define Strategy.
2 Define PLM vision.
3 Differentiate between plan and tactics.
4 Mention the necessity of PLM vision.
5 State the reasons for developing the PLM vision.
6 Mention the uses of PLM strategy.
7 Differentiate between PLM strategy and implementation
strategy.
8 Mention the merits of implementation strategy.
9 Mention the characteristics of mass production.
10 Compare trend leader strategy and follower strategy.
11 Mention the significance of strategy.
12 Indicate the key points of business strategy.
13 Identify the similarities between military strategy and
company strategy.
14 Mention the principles of PLM strategy.
15 Express the implications of “focus on the product”.
16 Mention the implications of “continuous improvement”.
17 Define cycle time.
18 List the advantages of short development process.
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19 Mention the benefits of PLM in automotive industries.
20 State the various levels of PLM maturity level.
PART-B
Q.NO Questions
1 Write short notes on PLM visioning process.
2 Describe the factors impacting the PLM.
3 Discuss the hazards of PLM vision.
4 Write short notes on the ten step approach to PLM.
5 Explain the consequences of the ten step approach.
6 Explain the key points of strategy elements.
7 Explain the implications of the strategy elements and also
explain the deliverables of vision development.
8 Point out the questionnaires required to test the draft PLM
vision with suitable illustration.
9 Describe the steps involved to select the preferred strategy.
10 Write short notes on SWOT analysis.
11 Express the steps to overcome the PLM dilemma
12 Write short notes on PLM feasibility study.
13 Explain in detail the benfits of PLM for (i) Organisation (ii)
Customers.
14 Discuss the barriers for implementing the PLM in a firm.

1 Enumerate the steps involved in PLM initiative.

2 Develop a suitable case study for the selection of PLM.
3 Enumerate on the principles and results of implementing
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 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
1 Define CAD.
2 Mention the activities involved in CAD
3 State the elements of CAD.
4 Define ERP.
5 Mention the uses of ERP.
6 List the modules of ERP.
7 Point out the information that can be obtained from CAD
system in a PLM.
8 Define EAI.
9 State the principle of EAI.
10 Mention the uses of CAD system.
11 Expand API
12 Mention the functions of API
13 Express the merits of data base integration.
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14 Indicate the merits of transfer file integration.
15 State the demerits of data base integration.
16 List the demerits of transfer file integration.
17 Define SLM.
18 Compare SLM and PLM.
19 Mention the components of SLM.
20 Indicate the uses of middleware technology.

PART-B
Q.No Questions
1 Explain the necessity of integrating the PLM with the
legacy database using suitable illustrations.
2 Enumerate on Enterprise resources planning and its impact.
3 Explain the methods of integrating the PLM system.
4 Describe the factors that influence the PLM system while
integrating with other systems.
5 Write short notes on the functions and necessity of transfer file.
6 Discuss the principle of data base integrations and its usage
in IT sector.
7 Write short notes on a) merits and demerits of transfer file
integration b) merits and demerits of database integration.
8 Explain the relationship between ERP and PLM.
9 Describe the modules of ERP system.
10 Enumerate on the significance of CAD system in the PLM.
11 Write short notes on the types of configurators.
12 Express the criteria for selecting the PLM software.
13 Write short notes on Service life cycle management.
14 Describe the challenges faced while integrating the legacy
database.
PART-C
Q.No Questions
1 Describe the impact of PLCM on development commercial
cad tools with a suitable illustration.
2 Develop a case study indicating the effective usage of
Enterprise resource planning system in the PLM.
3 Explain the use of EAI technology in the PLM integration
with suitable illustration.
4 Describe the integration of the PLM system with other
applications with suitable illustration.

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Associate Professor/Mechanical Engineering