The technology life cycle begins with
A)the bringing together of knowledge and ideas.
B)refinement and evolution as the technology is improved.
C)recognition of a need coupled with potential to satisfy that need through science or knowledge.
D)the decline in usefulness or practicality of a competing product,process or service.
E)recognition that a new technology is economically practical.

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The technology life cycle begins with the recognition of a need coupled with the potential to satisfy that need through science or knowledge. This is the starting point where research and development take place to create new technology.

A) Bringing together of knowledge and ideas happens in the research and development phase, after the need has been recognized.
B) Refinement and evolution happen in the growth and maturity phase, after the technology has been developed.
D) The decline in usefulness or practicality of a competing product, process or service happens in the decline phase, after the technology has been established in the market.
E) Recognition that a new technology is economically practical happens in the growth and maturity phase as businesses and investors see the potential for profit.

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