Factors of Success
This factor explains why launching a product too early or too late often leads to failure.
Timing
Protecting a new design from being copied requires applying for what?
patent
The iPhone succeeded in 2007 because it matched consumer readiness. Which factor is this?
Timing
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
bat
Which planet spins on its side, making its rotation unique in the solar system?
Uranus
The rapid development of lithium-ion batteries made electric vehicles possible. Is an example of...
available and emerging technologies
Paying workers fairly and ensuring safe conditions addresses what type of issue?
ethical
Netflix succeeded by shifting from DVDs to online streaming as internet speeds improved. Which factor is this?
available and emerging technologies
Which country has the world’s longest coastline?
Canada
In which country did the game of chess originate?
India
McDonald’s altered its menu in India to respect vegetarian traditions. Which factor influenced this decision?
cultural factors
A start-up must ensure it complies with government rules before selling a new medical device.
legal issues
The Concorde jet was discontinued because airlines couldn’t afford to operate it. Which factor is this?
economic factors
In Greek mythology, who flew too close to the sun?
Icarus
Which bird is known for being able to mimic almost any sound it hears, including chainsaws and camera shutters?
lyrebird
A global recession limits consumer spending on new products.
economic factors
Apple suing Samsung over smartphone designs is an example of what type of dispute?
intellectual property dispute
Dyson vacuum cleaners gained success by being protected under patents. Which factor is this an example of?
legal factors (intellectual property)
What is the rarest blood type in humans?
AB negative
There are two elements that are liquids at room temperature, Mercury and...
Bromine
The iPhone’s premium branding and launch events are an example of which factor
marketing strategies
Designing innovations that minimise environmental harm addresses which ethical issue
sustainability
Tesla’s rise was supported by government subsidies for electric vehicles. Which factor is this?
political factors
Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?
Saturn (274)
During 1957 U.S. explosive experiments, what object was propelled at incredible speeds, almost reaching outer space, and was consider the fastest self propelled man made object.
A Manhole cover