Obsolescence

Question 1

List the three (3) forms of Obsolescence.

Answer 1

• Style
• Technical / Functional
• Planned

Question 2

What is Obsolescence?

Answer 2

The limited period of time that a product is planned to last for.

Question 3

Describe the reasons for Obsolescence.

Answer 3

Products:
• break down
• become irreparable
• parts become unavailable
• become outdated
• become superceded by a different product
• go out of fashion and need to be replaced

• Related to new technology, material and construction choices, or related to style, aesthetics, fads and fashion.