Which of the Following Does Not Describe a Characteristic of Short-Term

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not describe a characteristic of short-term economic fluctuations?

• A)Expansions and recessions are felt throughout the economy.
• B)Expansions and recessions are irregular in length and severity.
• C)The unemployment rate rises during recessions.
• D)Durable-goods industries are less sensitive to short-term fluctuations than service and non-durable industries.

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Definitions:

Directional Tracking

The ability of a vehicle to maintain a straight path or follow a desired course with minimal driver input.

Multi-axle Vehicle

Multi-axle vehicle is a term for vehicles equipped with more than the standard two axles, providing additional support for heavy loads or improving maneuverability.

Thrustline

Vehicle directional tracking line. Properly set axles should track perpendicular to the vehicle centerline. In other words, the rear wheels should track directly behind the front wheels when the vehicle is moving straight ahead, resulting in a directionally true thrust line. If this were not the case, some dog-tracking tendency would result.

Hard Steering

A condition where the steering of a vehicle becomes difficult, often due to low power steering fluid, malfunctions in the steering system, or tire issues.