Wayne Industries is building a new prototype riding lawnmower especially for women.The marketing strategy for the product has been developed and presented.The lawnmower is now being tested rigorously.This step will ensure that the product meets all the CPSC product specifications and leaves little chance for any product liability issues.Which of the following statements is true with regard to the current stage of product development that the lawnmower is in?
A)The new lawnmower is at the introductory stage of the lifecycle.
B)The new-product idea is at the last stage of the development process.
C)At this stage, the functional features and the intended psychological characteristics are combined.
D)The new product at this stage can be distributed through a full-scale roll-out immediately.
E)After this stage, no changes can be made in any aspect of the product design, features, or composition.

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At this stage of rigorous testing, the functional features and intended psychological characteristics of the product are combined, ensuring that the product meets all CPSC product specifications. This implies that the product is in the testing stage of the product development process, where the product is thoroughly checked for suitability and functionality before heading to the commercialization stage. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

Option A is incorrect because the introductory stage is when the product is launched into the market. Option B is incorrect, as the product is not in the ideation stage, but in the testing stage. Option D is incorrect because, at this stage, the product is still being tested, and any issues arising from the tests may require modification before full-scale rollout. Option E is incorrect because changes can be made at various stages of product development, including after the testing stage, depending on the results of product testing.

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