The Difference Between a Three-Digit North American Industry Classification System

question 102

Multiple Choice

The difference between a three-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) industry and a six-digit NAICS industry is that:

• A) the three-digit industry is more specifically defined than the six-digit code.
• B) the six-digit industry is more specifically defined than the three-digit code.
• C) three-digit codes apply to a different set of industries than six-digit codes.
• D) three-digit codes are used to classify industries whereas six-digit codes are used to classify firms.

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Definitions:

Aden/o

A prefix used in medical terminology referring to glands, particularly relating to glandular structures.

Combining Form

A word root to which a vowel is added for easier pronunciation before it is combined with another term, often used in medical terminology.

Gland

An organ in the body that secretes chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.

Femor/o

A prefix in medical terminology related to the femur or thigh bone.