The passage is structured like this:
(1) earlier situation (generally), new situation (generally)
(2) & (3) support (in the form of a particular example) for the new situation
So, for the second question, we could take a look at the second part of the first paragraph.
Quote:
Today, however, the largest payoffs may go to companies that lead in developing integrated approaches for successful mass production and distribution.
(a) The passage indicates that approaches for mass production and distribution are important. Making cheaper versions does not necessarily fit the mass production/distribution bit that the passage focuses on. For example, take a look at
Quote:
Despite Beta’s substantial technological head start and the fact that VHS was neither technically better nor cheaper than Beta
(price might be a great differentiator in reality, but not "according to the passage")
(b) This is the old approach (the opposite of what we're looking for).
(c) Just meeting standards already set does not fit the mass production/distribution bit.
(d) This is the old approach (the opposite of what we're looking for).
(e)
Correct.
For the fifth question, we need to find an option that presents a situation similar to the one given in the question (
manufacturers of VHS VCRs and manufacturers of videotapes).
(a) This is between manufacturers of the initial product. We need another party to make something that goes into (in this case) an automobile.
(b) Not a good fit for the situation. A tape is something that is combined with the VCR regularly to get the package to work. Glass sounds like a much more long term component (when it comes to automobiles).
(c)
Correct. Pretty good fit. A specific type of fuel for a new engine. Regularly added to cars, and is consumed by cars, just as VCRs tend to chew up tape
.
(d) This is the initial design itself and does not involve two products that fit each other.
(e) An advertising campaign again does not involve two products that fit each other.