The process of dismantling and inspecting a competitor's new or revised product for the purpose of gleaning design ideas is called:
A)design by imitation.
B)product analysis.
C)reverse engineering.
D)benchmarking.
E)R&D

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The process of dismantling and inspecting a competitor's new or revised product for the purpose of gleaning design ideas is called reverse engineering. Choice A, design by imitation, implies copying without necessarily understanding the design or function of the product. Product analysis (B) and R&D (E) are more general terms that could refer to a range of activities beyond reverse engineering. Benchmarking (D) involves comparing one's own products or processes to those of competitors or industry leaders, but does not necessarily involve dismantling and inspecting the products themselves.

The Process of Dismantling and Inspecting a Competitor's New or Revised