Question

dr. brown works for a company that has developed a new technology for making antibacterial doorknobs. during development, the company investigated the idea of using mercury metal in the production process. however, the company had to find an alternative because it could not obtain a permit for disposing of the toxic mercury waste.

the description above describes ______ constraints faced by dr. brown’s company.

○ a. environmental
○ b. time
○ c. aesthetic

Explanation:

The company couldn't use mercury due to not getting a permit for disposing of its toxic waste. Toxic waste disposal is related to environmental regulations and concerns, so this is an environmental constraint. Time constraints would involve deadlines, and aesthetic constraints relate to appearance, neither of which apply here.

Answer:

A. environmental