Disruptive Technology Quiz

Who coined the term Disruptive Technology?

• James Watt

• Karl Benz

• Clayton M. Christensen

• Thomas Edison

In which year did Clayton Christensen introduce the concept of disruptive technology?

• 1985

• 1995

• 2005

• 2015

What is the main feature of disruptive technology?

• It maintains existing processes

• It slowly improves products

• It replaces or alters existing technologies

• It eliminates competition

Which of these is a characteristic of disruptive technology?

• Starts with mass adoption

• Begins in niche markets

• Instantly dominates markets

• Requires no innovation

Why are disruptive technologies often underestimated in the beginning?

• They are too expensive

• They start as niche products

• They require no infrastructure

• They are always government-backed

Which innovation allowed mass production of books in the 15th century?

• Internet

• Printing Press

• Steam Engine

• Typewriter

Who invented the Printing Press?

• James Watt

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Karl Benz

• Thomas Edison

The Steam Engine commercialized by James Watt disrupted which area?

• Communication

• Transportation & industry

• Agriculture only

• Banking

Which invention laid the foundation for modern communication and industries in the 19th century?

• Telephone

• Electricity

• Automobile

• Computer

The Model T automobile was mass produced by:

• Karl Benz

• Henry Ford

• Nikola Tesla

• James Watt