Joe Is a Computer Service Technician

question 87

Multiple Choice

Joe is a computer service technician. People in his neighborhood usually depend on his suggestions for purchasing any computer accessory or hardware, as they believe that he has access to far more information on computer technology than the average consumer. The neighbors are also aware that Joe has the required knowledge and background for understanding the technical properties of the products. Within this context, Joe can be called a(n) ________.

• A) transactional leader
• B) opinion leader
• C) role model
• D) gate-keeper
• E) international marketer

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Definitions:

Lithosphere

The rigid outer part of the Earth, encompassing the crust and the upper part of the mantle, involved in plate tectonics and continental drift.

Shield Volcanoes

Broad, gently sloping volcanoes formed by the accumulation of highly fluid lava flows, resembling a warrior's shield.

Basaltic Magma

A type of magma that is low in silica and high in iron and magnesium, characteristic of mid-ocean ridges and volcanic islands.

Low Slopes

Areas of land where the gradient or incline is slight, typically leading to the gentle flow of rivers or surface runoff.