Which of the Following Statements Concerning Research and Development Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning research and development is correct?

• A) Exploratory research is more important than development research.
• B) Development research is more important than exploratory research.
• C) Exploratory research is directed toward commercialization of a new technology.
• D) Development research advances basic science.
• E) Exploratory research and development research are needed for internal new venturing.

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Definitions:

Project Activities

Various tasks or actions undertaken to achieve project objectives, including planning, execution, and monitoring.

Critical Path

The longest sequence of tasks in a project that must be completed on time for the whole project to be finished by its deadline, determining the shortest possible project duration.

Crashing

The process of reducing project duration by adding extra resources to project activities, often resulting in increased cost.

PERT

Program Evaluation and Review Technique; a project management tool used to schedule, organize, and coordinate tasks within a project.