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exam lesson name: introduction to design technology
exam number 700708rr
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question 13 of 20 :
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1. what feature of a battery affects how often it needs to be replaced?

a. safety
b. capacity
c. carbon footprint
d. lifespan
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Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Safety relates to how safe the battery is to use, not how often it needs replacement.
• Option B: Capacity refers to how much charge a battery can hold, which affects how long it lasts between charges but not directly how often it needs to be replaced (e.g., a battery with high capacity might last longer in use but its replacement frequency is more about how long it can be used over time, not just a single charge).
• Option C: Carbon footprint is about the environmental impact of the battery's production, use, and disposal, not its replacement frequency.
• Option D: Lifespan is the total time a battery can be used before it needs to be replaced. A battery with a shorter lifespan will need to be replaced more often, and vice versa.

Answer:

D. Lifespan