ITPEC FE Morning October 2018 Question 71

Core Technology — a unique, hard-to-imitate technology that gives a company its competitive edge.

Correct answer: c)
An idling stop technology for automobile engines that cannot be imitated by competitors. This fits the definition perfectly — it is a proprietary technology providing a distinct competitive advantage.

Why not others:
- a) Describes modular development using general components for fast market entry — not unique or hard to copy
- b) Uses the same CPU core as competitors and focuses on portability — the opposite of uniqueness
- d) Creating standard interfaces through an alliance for common use — this is an open standard, not a proprietary advantage

Key rule: Core technology = a company's unique, difficult-to-replicate technology that differentiates it from competitors.

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