The concept of discontinuity is characterized by qualitative change. 
Answer: Option D 
Explanation: 
There are certain changes in processes initiated that can tend a specific process to discontinue and continue in a new form or otherwise totally cease.
These changes usually occur due to differences in the sequence of stages of the process, difference in quality, or due to a distinct change. Thus, discontinuity can be regarded as the discontinuity of a specific part of the process or the discontinuity of the entire process.