Which of the Following Best Illustrates a Technology-Forcing Standard Set

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates a technology-forcing standard set by direct regulation?

• A) a regulation that requires air filters to be set on high instead of low
• B) a regulation that requires air filters to be inspected annually
• C) a regulation that requires air quality in a city to be at a predetermined level so that the number of asthma cases will decrease
• D) a regulation that requires a factory smokestack to be built above a particular height

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Definitions:

Utilitarian

A philosophical theory that suggests an action is right if it leads to the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

Paternalism

The practice or policy of limiting someone's freedom or making decisions for them in their supposed best interest.

Ken Duke

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