Imagine That Your Engineering Design Team Is Developing a Product

question 16

Multiple Choice

Imagine that your engineering design team is developing a product to prevent a high-speed fan from sliding off a table or countertop. One person suggests a steel bracket that can be screwed down. Another suggests a removable clamp, and another proposes using adhesive strips. With no other new ideas recommended, what should your team do next?

• A) determine who will be responsible for each aspect of the design process
• B) discuss whether there is a market for this product
• C) vote on which idea is best
• D) discuss the merits of each of idea

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