Mia’s clock radio communicates the time, plays the radio, and sounds the alarm at a set time, but Mia has trouble seeing the numbers on the clock at night because they are not backlit. How well does the design meet the purpose for which it was designed?

Question

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Responses

The clock radio both communicates and functions properly.
The clock radio both communicates and functions properly.

The clock radio is communicative but fails to function properly.
The clock radio is communicative but fails to function properly.

The clock radio is functional but fails to communicate clearly.
The clock radio is functional but fails to communicate clearly.

The clock radio is neither functional nor communicative.

Answer 1

The most accurate response would be:

The clock radio is functional but fails to communicate clearly.

While the clock radio performs its main functions (communicating the time, playing the radio, and sounding the alarm), the issue with the visibility of the numbers at night indicates a failing in its ability to effectively communicate the time, especially in low-light conditions.