Engineering Products Quiz Page 29

What is the main advantage of planned obsolescence?

• To ensure user safety

• To sell more products

• To protect the environment

• To reduce the need for maintenance

What is the main disadvantage of planned obsolescence?

• Increased demand on the environment

• User inconvenience

• Reduced product efficiency

• Higher manufacturing costs

What is the purpose of proactive maintenance?

• To extend product lifespan

• To prevent product failure

• To repair broken parts

• To reduce manufacturing costs

What does lubrication help to reduce between parts?

• Friction and wear

• Mechanical properties

• Temperature

• Corrosion

What is the purpose of avoiding corrosion in maintenance?

• To protect the environment

• To reduce wear between parts

• To increase friction between parts

• To prevent holes and leaks

What does condition monitoring help to predict?

• Expected lifetime of components

• Manufacturing costs

• User preferences

• Product efficiency

What is the lifespan of a product?

• The time it takes to manufacture the product

• The time it takes to repair the product

• The time it is designed to last

• The time it is used by the consumer

What is the purpose of reactive maintenance?

• To reduce manufacturing costs

• To repair broken parts

• To extend product lifespan

• To prevent product failure

What is the purpose of compensating for wear in maintenance?

• To prevent corrosion

• To reduce the need for lubrication

• To increase wear on parts

• To adjust the position of parts

What is the main reason for planned obsolescence?

• To sell more products

• To increase user safety

• To reduce manufacturing costs

• To protect the environment