Large Investments in Old Technology and Incompatiblility of New and Old

question 66

Multiple Choice

Large investments in old technology and incompatiblility of new and old technologies with each other are the main reasons companies and consumers are reluctant to switch to a different technology during a(n) __________.

• A) innovation stream
• B) design competition
• C) design iteration
• D) change intervention

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Definitions:

Transverse

Acting in a crosswise direction; for example, an axle on a truck is transversely mounted. Used to describe components (transverse torque rod), positioning (transverse mounted engine), or forces acting on a chassis.

Longitudinal

Refers to something that is oriented or extends in the direction of the length of an object or an entity.

Semi-Oscillating

Pertaining to a movement that is partially rotational or vibrating, often used to describe components in mechanical systems.

Trailer Bolster Plate

A reinforced plate on a trailer designed to distribute load weight or attach components such as legs or wheels.