GM's Experience with Ignition Switches Suggests That

question 15

Multiple Choice

GM's experience with ignition switches suggests that

• A)statistics is not applicable to automotive manufacturing.
• B)limited data may still contain important clues.
• C)good engineers can eliminate all risks.
• D)ignition switches are inherently dangerous.

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