J819 3.4 - External Factors

Which of the following is an example of a technological development that could affect production capabilities in product development?

• A. An increase in government regulations

• B. A decrease in the cost of labour

• C. A new machine that speeds up production

• D. An increase in taxes

Which of the following is an example of a technological development that could affect consumer preferences in product development?

• A. The introduction of a new patent law

• B. The development of a new product safety standard

• C. The introduction of new machinery

• D. The introduction of a new tax on products

Which of the following is an example of an economic issue that could affect product development?

• A. The introduction of a new patent law

• B. The introduction of a new product safety standard

• C. A recession

• D. The introduction of a new machine that speeds up production

Which of the following is an example of an economic issue that could affect product development?

• A. A new law based around material use

• B. A new machine that speeds up production

• C. An increase in patents in the industry

• D. The introduction of a new tax on products

Which of the following is an example of a legal issue that could affect product development?

• A. A decrease in the cost of labor

• B. A new machine that speeds up production

• C. A copyright infringement lawsuit

• D. An increase in government taxation

Which of the following is an example of a legal issue that could affect product development?

• A. A decrease in consumer spending

• B. The introduction of a new product safety standard

• C. An increase in taxes

• D. The expiration of a patent

Which of the following is an example of a technological development that could positively affect consumer preferences in product development?

• A. The introduction of a new patent law

• B. The development of a new product safety standard

• C. The introduction of a new product feature

• D. The introduction of a new tax on products

Which of the following is an example of a legal issue that could positively affect product development?

• A. A copyright infringement lawsuit

• B. The expiration of a patent

• C. The introduction of a new product safety standard

• D. An increase in taxes on products