Which of These Problems Was Not Encountered by BAE as It

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of these problems was not encountered by BAE as it tried to install an automated baggage handling system at Denver International Airport?

• A) The system misrouted luggage carts.
• B) The bar code printers didn't print tags clearly enough to be read by the scanners.
• C) Workers painted over electric eyes installed in the underground tunnels.
• D) The automated baggage handlers shredded some of the luggage.
• E) The system encountered all of these problems and more.

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