Multiple choice technology architecture

Technical components categorized as "Emerging" in a technology life cycle represents

  1. Installed and still requiring support

  2. A candidate for immediate transition or may be on a “sunset” path for several years

  3. Strongly recommended for new implementations

  4. Available for limited use in new implementations

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In technology lifecycle management, Emerging technologies are those that are proven and available but not yet mainstream. They can be used selectively in new implementations but are not yet recommended for broad adoption. Installed/support (A) describes Legacy, sunset path (B) describes Declining, and strong recommendation (C) describes Core Architecture.