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What is the best definition of automation?

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the use of robotic equipment in a manufacturing process
B
the application of scientific knowledge to find answers and fix problems
C
the use of resources to manufacture goods more efficiently
D
the hiring of workers from all over the world to manufacture goods
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This graph shows the US unemployment rate from August 2010 to November 2011. This graph suggests unemployment in the United States

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will continue to fall.
B
will continue to rise.
C
will remain the same.
D
will only change a little.
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What is one way that technology can improve the distribution of goods?

A
Workers can take Internet classes to gain new skills.
B
Automation can create goods more cheaply and easily.
C
Businesses can hire factory workers across the world.
D
Container ships can transport a number of goods at once.
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How has information technology impacted the economy? Choose three answers.

A
It has allowed economists to better predict how resources should be allocated.
B
It has assisted governments to make better economic policy decisions.
C
It has become more difficult for businesses to identify when shortages will occur.
D
It has steadily increased the amount of time to share data between locations.
E
It has expanded growth and outlook in information technology careers.
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What are the benefits of instant communication and sales for consumers? Choose three answers.

A
Companies can ship goods to customers in an instant.
B
Businesses can be available for customers 24 hours a day.
C
Customers can purchase goods and services online.
D
Customers can give feedback to producers instantly.
E
Employers can hire workers from all over the world.
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How does the use of new technology in industry benefit producers more so than consumers?

A
Producers can purchase services online.
B
Producers can buy goods 24 hours a day.
C
Producers can instantly contact companies.
D
Producers can quickly transport global goods.

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