Brice Is an Engineer Involved in the Product Development of a New

question 140

Multiple Choice

Brice is an engineer involved in the product development of a new plastic laminate that would be sold to manufacturers of kitchen counter tops. Currently, Brice and his colleagues are considering the potential for profitability of the new product. They are likely in the ____ phase of the new product development process.

• A)idea generation
• B)market testing
• C)business analysis
• D)concept testing
• E)compatibility research

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