Meredith Is Looking for Work as a Computer Programmer

question 127

Multiple Choice

Meredith is looking for work as a computer programmer. Although her prospects are good, she hasn't yet taken a job. Julie is looking for work in a steel mill, but there aren't many job ads for steel workers and every time she shows up for an interview, there are many more people than openings. Which statement best describes the nature of their unemployment?

• A) Meredith and Julie are both frictionally unemployed.
• B) Meredith and Julie are both structurally unemployed.
• C) Meredith is frictionally unemployed, and Julie is structurally unemployed.
• D) Meredith is structurally unemployed, and Julie is frictionally unemployed.

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Definitions:

Downtime

A period during which a system, device, or service is not operational, often for maintenance or technical failure.

Electronic Scheduling

The use of digital tools and software systems to organize, manage, and arrange appointments, meetings, or tasks.

Paper Schedules

Physical or printed timetables used for planning appointments, tasks, and events, in contrast to digital scheduling systems.

Injection

An injection is the act of administering a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and syringe.