What Is a Potential Problem or Impact of Technology Dependence

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is a potential problem or impact of technology dependence?

• A) Outages hold potentially great havoc for people, business, and educational institutions that rely heavily on technology.
• B) Many have a need to be continuously connected for every activity that potentially eliminates crucial in-person social skills and could stunt psychological growth.
• C) Inability of businesses to function if the connection is down.
• D) All of these.

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Definitions:

Pre-Consumer Waste

Pre-consumer waste is waste generated in the manufacturing process before the product reaches the consumer, such as production scraps and trimmings.

Post-Producer Waste

Waste materials generated after the production process, including overruns, defective products, and packaging materials.

Pre-Producer Waste

Waste generated before the production process, often related to the extraction and processing of raw materials.

Eco-Labels

Certifications or labels indicating that a product meets specific environmental standards, aimed at helping consumers make environmentally friendly choices.