Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Use of Technology

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the use of technology in industry in the second half of the nineteenth century is true?

• A) It required a better-educated work force.
• B) It allowed traditional craftsmen and artisans to maintain their dominance over production.
• C) It made it possible for manufacturers to hire cheap unskilled or semiskilled labor.
• D) It was primarily the hallmark of giant corporations.
• E) It made it possible for manufacturers to eliminate human labor power altogether.

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Definitions:

Unused Capacity

The available production or service facility that is not being used or is underutilized.

Fixed Overhead

Expenditures that are unaffected by changes in production or sales volume, including rental fees, employee salaries, and insurance premiums.

Job-Order Costing

An accounting method that assigns costs to specific production batches or jobs, useful in industries where goods or services are custom-produced.

Automated Shaper

A machine tool operated using automation for shaping wood, metal, or other materials, enhancing precision and productivity.