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Examples of Disruptive Technologies

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which technology disrupted the film photography industry?

a)

Digital cameras

b)

VHS tapes

c)

Laser printers

d)

Vinyl records

2.

What is a key characteristic of disruptive technologies?

a)

They are always expensive when they first appear

b)

They initially perform worse than existing technologies

c)

They are quickly adopted by governments

d)

They do not change the market dynamics

3.

Which of the following is an example of a disruptive technology in the automotive industry?

a)

Automatic transmission

b)

Electric vehicles

c)

Power steering

d)

Air conditioning

4.

How did smartphones disrupt the mobile phone market?

a)

By being cheaper than most feature phones

b)

By offering fewer features

c)

By integrating capabilities of multiple devices

d)

By using less advanced technology

5.

Which technology disrupted the traditional taxi service industry?

a)

GPS navigation

b)

Electric scooters

c)

Ride-sharing apps

d)

Public buses

6.

What industry did streaming services disrupt?

a)

Automotive

b)

Telecommunications

c)

Television and movie

d)

Healthcare

7.

Which of the following is an example of a disruptive technology in the retail sector?

a)

Barcode scanners

b)

Online shopping platforms

c)

Cash registers

d)

Shopping carts

8.

Cloud computing has been a disruptive technology in which area?

a)

Data storage

b)

Television broadcasting

c)

Mobile phone design

d)

Print media

9.

What technology disrupted the traditional classroom education model?

a)

Blackboards

b)

Textbooks

c)

Online learning platforms

d)

Desks

10.

Which technology significantly disrupted the music industry by changing how music is consumed?

a)

Cassette tapes

b)

MP3 and digital music formats

c)

CD players

d)

Radio

11.

What is a common effect of disruptive technologies on market incumbents?

a)

They increase the market share of incumbents

b)

They force incumbents to innovate

c)

They have no effect on incumbents

d)

They decrease competition

12.

Which of the following is considered a disruptive technology in the financial services sector?

a)

Credit cards

b)

Online banking

c)

Cryptocurrencies

d)

ATMs

13.

3D printing technology is disruptive in which of the following industries?

a)

Automotive

b)

Construction

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

14.

Which technology has disrupted the way movies are made and viewed?

a)

Color film

b)

VHS tapes

c)

Digital cinematography

d)

DVD players

15.

  1. Blockchain Technology: ​ (a)   technology, most notably associated ​ (b)   like Bitcoin, has the potential to disrupt various industries,​ (c)   , supply chain management, and healthcare, by providing transparent, decentralized, ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words

Blockchain

with cryptocurrencies

including finance

and secure transaction networks.

16.

  1. Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI technologies,​ (a)   and natural language processing, are ​ (b)   such as healthcare, finance, transportation, and customer service ​ (c)   s, providing insights from data, and enabling personalized experiences.

Choose from the below words

including machine learning

transforming industries

by automating task

17.

3D printing, also known ​ (a)   , is ​ (b)   manufacturing processes by enabling the production ​ (c)   products on-demand, ​ (d)   , and lowering production costs in industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to healthcare and fashion.

Choose from the below words

as additive manufacturing

disrupting traditional

of customized

reducing waste

18.

  1. Internet of Things (IoT): ​ (a)   , which​ (b)   to the internet, are revolutionising sectors such​ (c)   , agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing by enabling remote monitoring, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

Choose from the below words

IoT technologies

connect everyday objects

as smart homes

19.

  1. Cloud Computing: ​ (a)   services, which provide ​ (b)   to computing resources ​ (c)   , are disrupting traditional IT infrastructure models by offering scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency for businesses in areas such as storage, computation, and software deployment.

Choose from the below words

Cloud computing

on-demand access

over the internet

20.

  1. Driverless Vehicles: (a)   (Auto...) or driverless vehicles have the potential to disrupt the automotive industry, transportation systems, and urban planning by offering safer, more efficient, and convenient modes of transportation that reduce the need for individual car ownership and redefine mobility.

21.

Renewable energy technologies such as solar and wind power are disrupting the energy sector by providing (a)   (sustain...) alternatives to fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions, and decentralizing power generation.

22.

VR and AR technologies are ​ (a)   industries such ​ (b)   , healthcare, education, and retail by providing ​ (c)   , training simulations, visualization tools, and interactive marketing campaigns.

Choose from the below words

disrupting

as gaming, entertainment

immersive experiences

23.

Which of the following technologies has disrupted the traditional banking industry by providing alternative digital payment methods?

a)

virtual reality

b)

artificial intelligence

c)

cloud computing

d)

Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

24.

Which innovation has disrupted traditional grocery shopping?

a)

Self-checkout systems

b)

Home delivery services

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above