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The document is an assignment for a course on Sustainable Engineering Concepts and Life Cycle Analysis, consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions. It covers topics such as the goals of sustainable engineering, life cycle assessment (LCA), and the importance of sustainable practices in engineering. Each question includes the correct answer and a brief explanation of the concepts involved.

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The document is an assignment for a course on Sustainable Engineering Concepts and Life Cycle Analysis, consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions. It covers topics such as the goals of sustainable engineering, life cycle assessment (LCA), and the importance of sustainable practices in engineering. Each question includes the correct answer and a brief explanation of the concepts involved.

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Sustainable Engineering Concepts and Life Cycle Analysis


Assignment- Week 0
TYPE OF QUESTION: MCQ
Number of questions: 10 Total mark: 10 X 2 = 20
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QUESTION 1:
What primary goal does sustainable engineering aim to achieve?
a. Minimizing environmental footprint while maximizing societal and economic
advantages
b. Maximizing financial gains for engineering firms
c. Giving precedence to societal advantages over environmental concerns
d. Concentrating exclusively on technological progress
Correct Answer: a
Detailed Solution: The main objective of sustainable engineering is to minimize
environmental impact while maximizing social and economic benefits.
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QUESTION 2:
Which principle pertains to sustainable engineering among the following options?
a. Long-term thinking and planning
b. Short-term decision-making
c. Minimizing resource efficiency
d. All of the above
Correct Answer: a
Detailed Solution: Sustainable engineering considers the complete product and process
lifecycle during the design effort.
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QUESTION 3:
Which phase in the product life cycle holds significance in sustainable engineering?
a. Raw material extraction and processing
b. Manufacturing and production
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c. Product use and maintenance


d. End-of-life disposal
e. All of the above
Correct Answer: e
Detailed Solution: It depends on the stakeholder. Each of the above-mentioned stages are
crucial to different stakeholders.
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QUESTION 4:
What does the term LCA stands for?
a. Lower cycle analysis
b. Least cycle analysis
c. Least cyclic assessment
d. Life cycle assessment
Correct Answer: d
Detailed Solution: The full form of LCA is life cycle assessment.
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QUESTION 5:
What objective does LCA serve??
a. Examining the economic feasibility of a product
b. Evaluating the societal implications of a product
c. Assessing the environmental footprint of a product across its life cycle
d. Deciding the visual attractiveness of a product
Correct Answer: c
Detailed Solution: The purpose of LCA is to evaluate the environmental impact of a
product throughout its life cycle.
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QUESTION 6:
Which of the following factors is typically excluded from consideration in an LCA?
a. Energy consumption
b. Water usage
c. Greenhouse gas emissions
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d. Aesthetics
Correct Answer: d
Detailed Solution: Typically, aesthetics of a system or process is not considered in LCA.
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QUESTION 7:
What primary advantage does performing LCA offer?
a. It gauges the market need for a product
b. It guarantees adherence to manufacturing process regulations
c. It aids in pinpointing opportunities for environmental enhancement and
efficiency
d. Neither of the aforementioned
Correct Answer: c
Detailed Solution: LCA helps identify areas for environmental improvement and
optimization.
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QUESTION 8:
Which of the following exemplifies a sustainable engineering approach?
a. Crafting products for one-time use and disposal
b. Solely relying on non-renewable energy sources
c. Decreasing waste production and advocating for recycling
d. All the above
Correct Answer: c
Detailed Solution: Reducing waste generation and promoting recycling is an example of a
sustainable engineering practice.
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QUESTION 9:
In what ways does sustainable engineering support the principles of a circular economy?
a. By promoting linear production and consumption practices
b. By designing products for reuse, recycling, and resource recovery
c. By disregarding environmental considerations in engineering decisions
d. By prioritizing short-term economic gains
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Correct Answer: b
Detailed Solution: By designing products for reuse, recycling, and resource recovery
circularity can be introduced into economy.
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QUESTION 10:
Why is LCA important for policymakers?
a. LCA contribute to monetary benefits and product sales, thus stimulating the
economy
b. LCA aid in decision-making and facilitate the selection of scenarios with minimal
environmental impact
c. LCA provides tools for social security
d. None of the above
Correct Answer: b
Detailed Solution: LCA is important for policymakers, as it provides the evaluation of
different scenarios for its environmental impact and helps finalizing the policy and projects
for environmental sustainability.
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