DMD Project Management & Systems Integration

Question 1

Which project management methodology uses iterative sprints and is increasingly applied to digital manufacturing technology deployments?

Accepted Answer

Agile/Scrum

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Waterfall only

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Critical Path Method (CPM)

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PRINCE2

Question 2

What is a 'Work Breakdown Structure' (WBS) in manufacturing project management?

Accepted Answer

A hierarchical decomposition of a project into smaller, manageable components and deliverables

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A list of worker responsibilities by department

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A Gantt chart showing task dependencies

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A breakdown of labor hours per manufacturing operation

Question 3

In project management, what does 'critical path' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines the minimum project completion time

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The most important tasks in a project regardless of sequence

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The path from project kickoff to the first deliverable

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Tasks that are critical for safety compliance

Question 4

What is a 'stakeholder analysis' in a digital manufacturing project?

Accepted Answer

Identifying all parties affected by the project and understanding their interests, influence, and needs

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Analyzing the financial stake each investor has in the project

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Reviewing all compliance requirements from regulatory stakeholders

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Assessing the risk exposure of each project phase

Question 5

What does 'systems integration' mean in the context of a digital manufacturing implementation?

Accepted Answer

Connecting disparate software, hardware, and data systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, IoT) so they work together seamlessly

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Installing all manufacturing software on a single server

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Integrating new machines into an existing production line physically

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Combining two separate manufacturing companies' IT systems

Question 6

What is 'change management' in the context of deploying new digital manufacturing technology?

Accepted Answer

A structured approach to transitioning people, processes, and technology to achieve a desired future state while managing resistance

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Managing engineering change orders (ECOs) for product design

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The process of updating software version changes in production

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Tracking all changes made to production parameters