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which two statements best determine whether an engineering design is successful?
a. specific project goals were met.
b. time and money limitations were not exceeded.
c. the final design was achieved with very few revisions.
d. the completed design was popular among engineers.
e. the project received all the necessary funding.

Explanation:

• Option A: Meeting specific project goals is fundamental. If the design fails to achieve what it was intended for (e.g., building a bridge that can support a certain weight), it is not successful.
• Option B: Engineering projects operate within constraints. If time (e.g., missing a launch deadline for a product) or money (e.g., going significantly over - budget) limitations are exceeded, it can lead to project failure. Even if the technical goals are met, excessive cost or time overruns can make the design not viable in a practical sense.
• Option C: The number of revisions is not a key determinant. Some complex designs may require many revisions but still be successful if they meet goals and constraints.
• Option D: Popularity among engineers is subjective and not a measure of success. A design could be unpopular but still meet all functional, cost, and time requirements.
• Option E: Receiving funding is just an enabler. A project could have funding but still fail if it doesn't meet goals or exceeds constraints.

Answer:

A. Specific project goals were met, B. Time and money limitations were not exceeded.