Aliyah Is an Ambitious Professional Who Wants to Climb the Corporate

question 50

Multiple Choice

Aliyah is an ambitious professional who wants to climb the corporate ladder, yet only 8 percent of top executives in her company are women. Aliyah can conclude that her company

• A)uses affirmative action.
• B)is breaking the law.
• C)has a glass ceiling.
• D)will offer her advancement.
• E)is managing diversity well.

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Definitions:

Utility Computing

A model in computing where processing power, storage, and infrastructure are provided as a metered service similar to a utility bill.

Pay-as-you-go

A pricing model where customers only pay for the resources or services they use, avoiding upfront costs and allowing for flexible budget management.

Grid Computing

A technology that connects geographically dispersed computers to create a virtual supercomputer for processing intensive tasks.

Utility Computing

A service provisioning model in which computing resources are provided and billed like traditional utilities such as electricity.