Factors in Materials Science and Engineering Quiz
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What is a viable option for some materials in terms of waste management?

  • Landfill disposal
  • Recycling (correct)
  • Incineration
  • Exporting waste to other countries
  • What factors must materials engineers consider to minimize product cost?

  • Employee salaries, office rent, utility bills
  • Market demand, advertising strategy, product packaging
  • Component design, material selection, manufacturing techniques (correct)
  • Raw material abundance, government regulations, international trade agreements
  • What must a product return to the company to be considered sustainable?

  • A one-time high revenue
  • A loss in the first year
  • A sustainable profit (correct)
  • A break-even point
  • What is a key consideration for a product to make economic sense?

    <p>The price must be attractive to customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'green design' refer to in the context of materials engineering?

    <p>Environmentally friendly product design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors affect product cost?

    <p>Product cost is affected by component design, material selection, and manufacturing techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors determine the overall environmental impact of a product?

    <p>The overall environmental impact of a product is determined by factors such as resource extraction, manufacturing processes, transportation, product use, and end-of-life management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which materials is recycling a viable option?

    <p>Recycling is a viable option for materials such as metals, glass, paper, and some plastics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'green design'?

    <p>'Green design' refers to the process of designing products with the goal of minimizing environmental impact and resource consumption throughout the product's life cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic considerations must a product meet?

    <p>A product must have an attractive price for customers and return a sustainable profit to the company.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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