Which of the following is true of disruptive technologies?
A) The tech industry is the least fertile ground for disruptive technologies.
B) Over time their performance attributes improve to the point where they invade established markets.
C) They come to market with a set of performance attributes that existing customers need.
D) Disruptive technologies and disruptive innovations are independent concepts.
E) The term disruptive technologies is a simple one because few technologies are able to create market shocks and catalyze growth.

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Disruptive technologies have performance attributes that may not initially meet the needs of existing customers, but over time, they improve to the point where they invade established markets.

Answer: D 
 Disruptive technologies and disruptive innovations are two concepts that are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct. Disruptive innovations are innovations that create new markets and value networks, while disruptive technologies are technologies that disrupt existing markets and value networks.

Therefore, choices A, C, and E are incorrect.

Which of the Following Is True of Disruptive Technologies