Question

Two companies are both working to develop new shoe designs for their country's basketball team. The shoes are intended to help the players jump higher.

Which of the following conditions would result in a time constraint for the companies' designs?
A.
an important international tournament begins in eight months
B.
the materials used in making the shoes must be biodegradable
C.
the shoes need to prevent players' ankles from turning
D.
the players need to like the way the shoes look

Answer 1

A. An important international tournament begins in eight months.

That's a time-based deadline. The other options are constraints on materials, function, or appearance, not on schedule.