$1.$ What is the purpose of engineering management?

a$)$ To exclusively focus on the technical aspects of engineering projects.

b$)$ To bridge the gap between engineering and management through the planning, organizing, allocating resources, directing, and controlling activities that have a technological component.

c$)$ To replace traditional management in technology companies.

d$)$ To manage financial aspects of engineering projects only.

$2$ Which performance improvement method is best suited for a process that is taking too long?

a$)$ Lean

b$)$ Agile

c$)$ Six Sigma

d$)$ Theory of Constraints $($TOC$)$

$3$ What significant challenge has exacerbated the struggles within the physical retail sector, contributing to business collapses?

a$)$ Enhanced product quality in e$-$commerce

b$)$ Financial burden of maintaining brick$-$and$-$mortar locations

c$)$ Growth of global supply chain efficiencies

d$)$ Decrease in the cost of online marketing.

$4$ According to Deming, understanding what aspect of life and business is essential for improvement?

a$)$ The constant presence of variation

b$)$ The importance of marketing strategies

c$)$ The role of competitive pricing

d$)$ The need for financial investment

$5$Which of the following benefits is directly associated with the speed of FLOW of materials and information through a system?

a$)$ Decreased market demand.

b$)$ Increased service consistency and reliability

c$)$ Increased need for large inventories

d$)$ Increased ancillary and$/$or unnecessary expenses