A manufacturer of automatic locking devices for vehicles shipped 20,000 devices to a car manufacturer that was unable to use them because of a design flaw. Which type of control would the device manufacturer be using if it waited until the parts were returned before determining the reason for the defect?
A)feedforward
B)feedback
C)balanced
D)dynamic

Question

A manufacturer of automatic locking devices for vehicles shipped 20,000 devices to a car manufacturer that was unable to use them because of a design flaw. Which type of control would the device manufacturer be using if it waited until the parts were returned before determining the reason for the defect?
A)feedforward  
B)feedback  
C)balanced  
D)dynamic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Waiting for the parts to be returned before determining the reason for the defect indicates a feedback control, which involves taking corrective action after the problem has occurred. Feedforward control involves taking action before a problem occurs, balanced control involves maintaining stability in a system, and dynamic control involves adapting to changing circumstances.

A Manufacturer of Automatic Locking Devices for Vehicles Shipped 20,000