BTM454 C1 RECAP

JUL 2024

According to the text, what does the original Greek meaning of technology encompass?

• The process or art of producing objects commercially.

• The knowledge of programming languages.

• The development of digital tools.

• The automation of production processes.

JULY 2024

What does IR4.0 emphasize in its advancements?

• Mechanization of production.

• Mass production and electricity.

• Automation through electronics.

• Fusion of physical, digital, and biological technologies.

JULY 2024

What is a critical aspect of technology management in relation to competition? 

• Choosing a technology mastered by very few.

• Copying competitors' technologies.

• Minimizing technological advancements.

• Reducing technology investments.

JULY 2024

Which of the following describes the nature of technology management? 

• It is a simple process.

• It is concerned with hardware development.

• It is interdisciplinary and involves planning, development, and implementation.

• It is focused on reducing costs.

JANUARY 2024

What is the definition of technology according to Tarek Khalil (2000)?

• The knowledge, products, processes, tools, methods, and systems employed in the

  creation of goods or in providing services.

• The physical products used in services.

• The discussion or knowledge of something.

• The skills or craft needed to make something.

JANUARY 2024

Which of the following is NOT a salient feature of technology?

• Amoral.

• Complex.

• Self-reinforcing.

• Static

JANUARY 2024

What does the Technology S-curve illustrate?

• The performance of technology over its lifecycle.

• The cost of technology over time.

• The complexity of technology.

• The number of technologies developed each year.

JANUARY 2024

Which stage is NOT part of the technology life cycle?

• Introduction.

• Growth.

• Decline.

• Renewal.

JANUARY 2024

Which concept explains the benefits and limitations of technology performance over

time?

• SWOT analysis.

• Technology S-Curve.

• Five Forces Model.

• Cost-Benefit Analysis.