Accidents involving technology and infrastructure are categorized as which type?

• A. Natural disasters
• B. Technological disasters
• C. Human-caused disasters
• D. Terrorism threats

Answer: (B)

Accidents involving technology and infrastructure fall under technological disasters. This category covers incidents that arise from failures or malfunctions in engineered systems, utilities, and industrial processes—events driven by the operation of technology rather than natural forces. Examples include a power grid blackout caused by equipment failure, a dam breach due to structural or mechanical problems, or a chemical plant release stemming from faulty safety systems. These are distinct from natural disasters, which are driven by natural forces, and from terrorism threats, which involve intentional harm. While human actions can contribute to such incidents, the defining feature here is the involvement of technology and infrastructure and the resulting unintended consequences.