Pascal Works in the Research and Development Department of an Automobile

question 8

Multiple Choice

Pascal works in the research and development department of an automobile manufacturer. His manager asked him to help design a new hydrogen-powered car. Pascal will be in charge of drawing up the final blueprints. Which stage of the innovation process does this involve?

• A) Brainstorming
• B) Prototype development
• C) Conceptualization
• D) Production process development
• E) Control

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Definitions:

Pollution Regulations

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Energy Costs

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A period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s, transforming agricultural societies into more industrialized ones.

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