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S&T 4.2-4.3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| brainstorming | A process in which group members freely suggest any creative solutions that come to mind. |
| constraint | Any factor that limits a design. |
| trade-off | An exchange in which one benefit is given up in order to obtain another. |
| prototype | A working model used to test a design. |
| troubleshooting | The process of analyzing a design problem and finding a way to fix it. |
| patent | A legal document issued by a government that gives an inventor exclusive rights to make, use, or sell an invention for a limited time. |
| risk-benefit analysis | The process of evaluating the possible problems of a technology compared to the expected advantages. |