24. Car companies solicit consumer information on such human factors as whether a seat is comfortable or whether a set of controls is easy to use. However, designer interaction with consumers is superior to survey data; the data may tell the designer why a feature on last year’s model was given a low rating, but data will not explain how that feature needs to be changed in order to receive a higher rating. The reasoning above conforms most closely to which one of the following propositions?

Вариант ответа 1 - (A) Getting consumer input for design modifications can contribute to successful product design.

Вариант ответа 2 - (B) Car companies traditionally conduct extensive postmarket surveys.

Вариант ответа 3 - (C) Designers aim to create features that will appeal to specific market niches.

Вариант ответа 4 - (D) A car will have unappealing features if consumers are not consulted during its design stage.

Вариант ответа 5 - (E) Consumer input affects external rather than internal design components of cars.