Technological Lock-In

question 15

Multiple Choice

Technological lock-in:

• A)occurs when standardization on a technology blocks the adoption of more efficient technologies.
• B)occurs when network externalities are absent.
• C)increases the efficiency with which technology is used.
• D)is no longer possible because of the development of network externalities.

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Definitions:

Network Adapters

Hardware devices that enable a computer to communicate over a network with other computers or devices.

Fiber-Optic

A technology that uses thin, flexible fibers of glass or plastic to transmit light, allowing for high-speed data transmission.

SSID

Service Set Identifier, the name assigned to a WiFi network to distinguish it from others.

Piggybacking

Unauthorized access of a secured wireless network by utilizing a legitimate user's connection without their knowledge.