GRACE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

UNIT V QUESTION BANK
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.
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
Explain the necessity of integrating the PLM with the legacy database using suitable
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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.
Write short notes on a) merits and demerits of transfer file integration b) merits and
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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
Describe the impact of PLCM on development commercial cad tools with a suitable
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illustration.
Develop a case study indicating the effective usage of Enterprise resource planning
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system in the PLM.
3 Explain the use of EAI technology in the PLM integration with suitable illustration.

Describe the integration of the PLM system with other applications with suitable
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illustration.