The Introduction of Consumer VCRs in the Late 1970s Initiated

question 27

Multiple Choice

The introduction of consumer VCRs in the late 1970s initiated a revolutionized in-home electronic entertainment.For example,assuming the user could learn to set the timer,he or she could tape programs to watch at a later time.The VCR's popularity also gave rise to an entirely new retailing concept,the video rental store.What type of innovation did the consumer VCR represent?

• A)a continuous innovation
• B)a dynamically continuous innovation
• C)a discontinuous innovation
• D)a comparative innovation
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Power Distribution Module

A component in a vehicle or system that manages the distribution and regulation of electrical power to various parts.

Batteries

Electrochemical cells that store energy and release it in the form of electricity, used as a power source in many electronic devices and vehicles.

SAE Relay

A relay standardized by the Society of Automotive Engineers, designed for automotive electrical applications.

Control Circuit

Used in reference to both cranking systems and air brake systems. In a cranking system, it is the low-current switching circuit that connects the ignition switch with the magnetic switch. In an air brake system, it defines low-volume pilot air signals that are used to activate high-volume slave circuits.