When a product is designed to withstand variations in environmental and operating conditions, it is known as
A) robust design.
B) design for change.
C) design for modification.
D) design for tolerance.

Question

When a product is designed to withstand variations in environmental and operating conditions, it is known as 
A) robust design.
B) design for change.
C) design for modification.
D) design for tolerance.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Robust design is when a product is intentionally designed to be able to function well in the face of variations in the environment and operating conditions. This is achieved by designing components and systems to be more forgiving of small deviations from ideal operating conditions, making the product more reliable and durable.

When a Product Is Designed to Withstand Variations in Environmental