Which of the following best describes a constraint in an engineering project?

A desired feature that would be nice to have but is not essential for the project's core function.

A measure of how successful the final product is at meeting its performance targets.

A restriction or limit, such as budget or material type, that the design must operate within.

The target audience or specific group of users for the engineered product.

An engineering team is designing a new solar-powered car for a race. Which of the following is an example of a constraint?

The car must be able to reach a top speed of 60 mph.

The total cost of all parts cannot exceed $10,000.

The car's battery must be fully charged by its solar panels in 4 hours of sunlight.

The car should be able to complete the 100-mile race without stopping.

It must be visually appealing to the target demographic of young adults.

It must survive an impact from a 2-meter drop onto concrete without cracking.

It must have at least 10 vents to provide adequate ventilation to keep the rider cool.

It must be manufactured using materials that cost less than $20 per unit.

Criteria are ignored in favor of meeting all constraints.

Constraints are treated as flexible suggestions that can be exceeded to meet criteria.

A balance is found where performance goals are met without violating physical limits.

Criteria and constraints are separate and do not influence each other.

To list the available materials and budget for the project.

To describe the physical limitations, such as size and weight.

To define the specific performance goals a solution must achieve.

To document the steps of the manufacturing process.