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1. What is a USP

A USP is used to describe how a company differentiates itself from the competition.

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A USP is used to describe how a company differentiates itself from the competition.

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2. Enclotek was originally a technical collaboration with which Spanish enclosure company?

Enclotek was originally a technical collaboration with the Spanish enclosure company Himel.

Explanation

Enclotek was originally a technical collaboration with the Spanish enclosure company Himel.

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3. Himel is now a subsidiary of which large French MNC?

Himel is now a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, a large French multinational corporation.

Explanation

Himel is now a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, a large French multinational corporation.

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4. CPRI stands for?

CPRI stands for Central Power Research Institute. This is an organization that conducts research and development in the field of power systems and electrical equipment. They provide technical services, testing, and certification of power equipment to ensure their safety and reliability. The CPRI plays a crucial role in the power sector by promoting efficient and sustainable power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

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5. IP stands for

The correct answer is "Ingress Protection." Ingress Protection refers to the degree of protection provided by an enclosure against the intrusion of solid objects (such as dust) and liquids (such as water). It is a standard classification system used to rate the level of protection offered by various electronic devices and equipment against these external factors.

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6. Algypug is headquartered in which country?

Canada

USA

India

Algypug is headquartered in the UK because the question asks for the country where Algypug's headquarters is located, and the correct answer is UK.

Explanation

Algypug is headquartered in the UK because the question asks for the country where Algypug's headquarters is located, and the correct answer is UK.

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7. Which company did Algypug acquire to enter into India?

Algypug India

Himel

Schneider Electric

Enclotek

Algypug acquired Enclotek Ready Panels Ltd, a publicly listed manufacturer of standard enclosures.

Explanation

Algypug acquired Enclotek Ready Panels Ltd, a publicly listed manufacturer of standard enclosures.

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8. Algypug's products have been tried and tested for more than

25 years

30 years

35 years

40 years

45 years

Algypug's product line was acquired from Himel, which is now a part of Schneider Electric. The product legacy is now 45 years of tireless product improvements.

Explanation

Algypug's product line was acquired from Himel, which is now a part of Schneider Electric. The product legacy is now 45 years of tireless product improvements.

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9. An enclosure is:

A generic word that applies to any system that houses electrical or electronic items

A CRCA sheet-metal, fabricated box

A control panel for housing instrumentation and automation items

A part of a line-up of panels or control desks

Enclosures do not always have to be fabricated from CRCA
An enclosure is not only control panels
An might be part of a line-up of panels or control desks, but that is not a complete definition

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Enclosures do not always have to be fabricated from CRCA
An enclosure is not only control panels
An might be part of a line-up of panels or control desks, but that is not a complete definition

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10. Indicate whether the following statement is true:

"All control panels are enclosures, but not all enclosures are control panels"

"All enclosures are control panels, but not all control panels are enclosures"

The correct answer is "All control panels are enclosures, but not all enclosures are control panels." This means that every control panel is a type of enclosure, but not all enclosures are control panels. In other words, control panels are a subset of enclosures, but there are other types of enclosures that are not control panels.

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11. Algypug products cater to which sector?

Power and automation

Power, automation and telecom

Power, electrical and automation

Power, automation and enclosures

Algypug Enclosures's products cater primarily to the power, automation and telecom sectors.

Explanation

Algypug Enclosures's products cater primarily to the power, automation and telecom sectors.

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12. Enclotek was incorporated in _____. Algypug acquired Enclotek in ______

1996, 2008

1995, 2008

1994, 2009

1994, 2008

Enclotek was incorporated in 1995 and Algypug acquired Enclotek in 2008.

Explanation

Enclotek was incorporated in 1995 and Algypug acquired Enclotek in 2008.

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13. Which of the following is true? Algypug has the following:

Technical collaboration in Montreal

Corporate Head Office in London

Manufacturing in San Francisco

Sales in Toronto

Toronto: Technical collaboration with Hammond Manufacturing

San Francisco: Sales

Montreal: Sales

London: Corporate Head Office

Explanation

Toronto: Technical collaboration with Hammond Manufacturing

San Francisco: Sales

Montreal: Sales

London: Corporate Head Office

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14. What is Algypug's Vision?

Algypug’s vision is to be the most technically competent, cost-competitive supplier of standard and special enclosures, with the shortest delivery... Algypug’s vision is to be the most technically competent, cost-competitive supplier of standard and special enclosures, with the shortest delivery lead-times, in all the regions that we operate.

Algypug’s vision is to be the most cost-competitive supplier of standard and special enclosures, with the shortest delivery lead-times, in... Algypug’s vision is to be the most cost-competitive supplier of standard and special enclosures, with the shortest delivery lead-times, in all the regions that we operate.

Algypug’s vision is to be the most technically competent, cost-competitive supplier of standard, special and customised enclosures, with the shortest... Algypug’s vision is to be the most technically competent, cost-competitive supplier of standard, special and customised enclosures, with the shortest delivery lead-times, in all the regions that we operate.

Algypug’s vision is to be the most technically competent, cost-competitive supplier of standard, special and customised enclosures, with the shortest... Algypug’s vision is to be the most technically competent, cost-competitive supplier of standard, special and customised enclosures, with the shortest design lead-times, in all the regions that we operate.

Algypug’s vision is to be the most technically competent, cost-competitive supplier of standard, special and customised enclosures, with the shortest... Algypug’s vision is to be the most technically competent, cost-competitive supplier of standard, special and customised enclosures, with the shortest design lead-times, in most of the regions that we operate.

Read the wording of your answer and the correct answer very very carefully. It is extremely important you understand the subtle differences. Each and every word has been carefully thought about and needs to be fully understood - if you are in any doubts, please ask.

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15. Which of the following are global customers of Algypug and related group companies?

US Air Force

World Food Programme

Microsoft

Exxon

UK Ministry of Defence

Afghan Wireless

The global customers of Algypug and related group companies include US Air Force, World Food Programme, BP, Exxon, UK Ministry of Defence, and Afghan Wireless.

Explanation

The global customers of Algypug and related group companies include US Air Force, World Food Programme, BP, Exxon, UK Ministry of Defence, and Afghan Wireless.

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16. What is Algypug's Mission?

Algypug’s mission is to design and manufacture value- and application-engineered, safe and durable standard, special and customised enclosures for the... Algypug’s mission is to design and manufacture value- and application-engineered, safe and durable standard, special and customised enclosures for the power, automation and telecom sectors.

Algypug’s mission is to design and manufacture value- and application-engineered, safe and durable standard and special enclosures for the power,... Algypug’s mission is to design and manufacture value- and application-engineered, safe and durable standard and special enclosures for the power, automation and telecom sectors.

Algypug’s mission is to design and manufacture value- and application-engineered and safe standard and special enclosures for the power, automation... Algypug’s mission is to design and manufacture value- and application-engineered and safe standard and special enclosures for the power, automation and telecom sectors.

Algypug’s mission is to manufacture value- and application-engineered, safe and durable standard and special enclosures for the power, automation and... Algypug’s mission is to manufacture value- and application-engineered, safe and durable standard and special enclosures for the power, automation and telecom sectors.

Algypug’s mission is to design and manufacture value- and application-engineered, safe and durable standard and special enclosures for the automation... Algypug’s mission is to design and manufacture value- and application-engineered, safe and durable standard and special enclosures for the automation and telecom sectors.

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17. Algypug makes which of the following enclosures

Standard

Special

Customised

Specialized

Algypug makes standard, special and customised enclosures. There is no such thing as a 'specialized' enclosure. It is properly call 'special' enclosure'.

Explanation

Algypug makes standard, special and customised enclosures. There is no such thing as a 'specialized' enclosure. It is properly call 'special' enclosure'.

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18. Which of the following are Algypug's Basic USPs

Proven European Designs

Open Punch Profile

Sheet Metal Hinge

Faster deliveries

Price competitiveness

3D design services

48 Hour customer service response

Open punch profile and sheet metal hinges are not basic USPs as they apply to specific products. Algypug also commits to responding to complaints within 24 hours, not 48 hours.

Explanation

Open punch profile and sheet metal hinges are not basic USPs as they apply to specific products. Algypug also commits to responding to complaints within 24 hours, not 48 hours.

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19. Which of the following is also true about Algypug?

Algypug is an ISO 9001:2008 company

Algypug uses a highly customised and advanced Force.com ERP system

Dhruva Talwalkar isn't a Promoter

Ben Merton has been the Managing Director since 2011

Dhruva Talwalkar is a founder Director of Algypug and a member of the Kirloskar family. He owns and runs Universal Power Transformers, one of Algypug's customers.

Explanation

Dhruva Talwalkar is a founder Director of Algypug and a member of the Kirloskar family. He owns and runs Universal Power Transformers, one of Algypug's customers.

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20. What is Algypug's Strategy?

To establish ourselves as the preferred supplier of standard, special and customised enclosures to our target 25 repeat customers, to... To establish ourselves as the preferred supplier of standard, special and customised enclosures to our target 25 repeat customers, to focus on a maximum of 3 customised accounts, and to implement low-cost passive marketing techniques to build our brand and a consistent order base for our standard products with minimal/zero credit risk.

To establish ourselves as the preferred supplier of standard and special enclosures to our target 30 repeat customers, to focus... To establish ourselves as the preferred supplier of standard and special enclosures to our target 30 repeat customers, to focus on a maximum of 3 customised accounts, and to implement low-cost passive marketing techniques to build our brand and a consistent order base for our standard products with minimal/zero credit risk.

To establish ourselves as the preferred supplier of standard and special enclosures to our target 25 repeat customers, to focus... To establish ourselves as the preferred supplier of standard and special enclosures to our target 25 repeat customers, to focus on a maximum of 5 customised accounts, and to implement low-cost passive marketing techniques to build our brand and a consistent order base for our standard products with minimal/zero credit risk.

To establish ourselves as the preferred supplier of standard and special enclosures to our target 25 repeat customers, to focus... To establish ourselves as the preferred supplier of standard and special enclosures to our target 25 repeat customers, to focus on a maximum of 3 customised accounts, and to implement low-cost passive marketing techniques to build our brand and a consistent order base for our standard products with minimal/zero credit risk.

To establish ourselves as the preferred supplier of standard and special enclosures to our target 25 repeat customers, to focus... To establish ourselves as the preferred supplier of standard and special enclosures to our target 25 repeat customers, to focus on a maximum of 3 customised accounts, and to implement low-cost passive marketing techniques to build our brand and a consistent order base for our standard and special products with minimal/zero credit risk.

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21. Which of the following are Algypug's competitors in standard products

MPP

Rittal

Hoffman

Fabionix

APW President

Glastronix

BCH India

Elsteel

Eldon

Adarsh Controls

Rittal, Eldon, BCH and APW are the biggest players in the standard enclosure space. Elsteel is present but is based out of Sri Lanka. All the other players are considered 'local fabricators', although they may have some standard product lines.

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22. Which of the following are some of the sectors that Algypug products are used in

Oil & Gas

Sugar

Paper & Pulp

Food Processing

Machine Tools

SPMs

Infrastructure

Chemicals

Process Automation

Power Generation

Power Distribution

Textiles

Automotive

Pharmaceutical

Algypug products are used in all the above-mentioned industry sectors, and more...

Explanation

Algypug products are used in all the above-mentioned industry sectors, and more...

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23. Indicate which companies listed below have NOT been Algypug customers

BHEL

ABB

Yokogawa

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Allen Bradley

Rockwell Automation

Bosch

Festo

Kirloksar

Tata

Allen Bradley is now called Rockwell Automation. Algypug has not supplied to Rockwell since the change, but used to supply when they were Allen Bradley.

Explanation

Allen Bradley is now called Rockwell Automation. Algypug has not supplied to Rockwell since the change, but used to supply when they were Allen Bradley.

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24. Which of the following are some key considerations when designing enclosures?

Designed to stop idiots getting electrocuted

Designed to protect from dust / moisture

Designed to protect against earthquakes

Designed to look good

Designed to increase weight wherever possible for stability

Designed to be flexible/modular

Designed to meet certain load-bearing requirements

Designed to reduce the space available inside the enlosure

Designed to ensure that the door opens to a minimum angle

1. Enclosures are designed to use the minimum amount of material to achieve the specifications. Extra material = extra cost.
2. Enclosures are designed to MAXIMISE the space available inside the enclosure

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