Tech Impact Is Reaching Even Beyond the Confines of Earth

question 28

Multiple Choice

Tech impact is reaching even beyond the confines of Earth itself. According to an example in your chapter, how was a tool on the International Space Station recently acquired?:

• A) It was purchased via China's Alibaba - showing global sourcing extends to the extraterrestrial.
• B) It was delivered to the launch site when summoned from Space using the FedEx app.
• C) It was an out-of-print product that an Etsy producer was able to craft and deliver for the next resupply flight.
• D) It was printed on-demand using 3D printing technology.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity that remains after deducting its liabilities; equity represents ownership interest in a company.

Earnings Per Share

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Common Stock

Equity securities that represent ownership interests in a corporation, entitling holders to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric calculated by dividing a company's profit by the number of its outstanding shares of common stock.