Which of the Following Questions Does Not Typically Belong on a Value-Engineering

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions does not typically belong on a value-engineering checklist?

• A) Can more parts be used to achieve the same quality?
• B) Can you make the item less expensively in your plant?
• C) Is the item properly classified for shipping purposes to obtain lowest transportation rates?
• D) Can cost of packaging be reduced?
• E) Are suppliers contributing suggestions to reduce cost?

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Definitions:

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, responsible for controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Substances

Materials or items with distinct physical or chemical properties.

Cytoplasm

The gel-like substance within a cell, excluding the nucleus, that contains organelles and is the site of numerous metabolic reactions.

Nucleus

A central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth, or in a biological context, the membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells that contains most of the cell's genetic material.