Research Activities Undertaken to Put New or Existing Knowledge to Use

question 191

Multiple Choice

Research activities undertaken to put new or existing knowledge to use in producing goods and services are called

• A) development and implementation.
• B) applied research.
• C) basic research.
• D) design planning.
• E) product design.

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Definitions:

Control Contacts

Control contacts are the parts of a relay or switch that make or break the connection in a control circuit, influencing the operation of a system or device.

Hand-off-automatic Circuit

A control circuit configuration that allows a device or system to be operated manually or automatically, based on the position of a selector switch.

Pilot Control Device

A mechanism or component used to regulate the operation of machinery or systems through the control of smaller power inputs.

Loss of Power

A situation where electrical power is interrupted or unavailable to a device or area.