Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)

Target entity: Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)
Context triple: [Research and Special Programs Administration, successor, Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)]

• A. National Research and Development Agency
  The National Research and Development Agency is a Japanese government-designated public research organization framework under which major institutes like RIKEN operate to conduct advanced science and technology R&D in the national interest.
• B. National Telecommunications and Information Administration
  The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is a U.S. government agency responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy and managing federal use of spectrum.
• C. National Institute of Standards and Technology
  The National Institute of Standards and Technology is a U.S. federal agency that develops and promotes measurement standards, technology, and innovation to enhance economic security and improve quality of life.
• D. Office of Research and Technology Applications
  The Office of Research and Technology Applications is a federal laboratory office responsible for promoting the transfer and commercialization of government-developed technologies to the private sector and broader public.
• E. Office of Technical Readiness
  The Office of Technical Readiness is a component organization within the Directorate of Science and Technology responsible for ensuring that advanced technologies are prepared, evaluated, and available for operational use.
• F. None of above. chosen
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target entity: Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)
Target entity description: The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) was a former agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for advancing transportation research, data, and technology to improve the nation’s transportation systems.

• A. National Research and Development Agency
  The National Research and Development Agency is a Japanese government-designated public research organization framework under which major institutes like RIKEN operate to conduct advanced science and technology R&D in the national interest.
• B. National Telecommunications and Information Administration
  The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is a U.S. government agency responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy and managing federal use of spectrum.
• C. National Institute of Standards and Technology
  The National Institute of Standards and Technology is a U.S. federal agency that develops and promotes measurement standards, technology, and innovation to enhance economic security and improve quality of life.
• D. Office of Research and Technology Applications
  The Office of Research and Technology Applications is a federal laboratory office responsible for promoting the transfer and commercialization of government-developed technologies to the private sector and broader public.
• E. Office of Technical Readiness
  The Office of Technical Readiness is a component organization within the Directorate of Science and Technology responsible for ensuring that advanced technologies are prepared, evaluated, and available for operational use.
• F. None of above. chosen