Case 1-1 Ryan Is New to the Use of XML

question 45

Multiple Choice

Case 1-1 Ryan is new to the use of XML, so he has a lot of basic questions about the fundamentals, including some philosophical questions about the language.
-Ryan asks you about the roots of XML. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of SGML?

• A) It is device-independent and system-independent.
• B) It is the chosen vehicle for creating structured documents in businesses and government organizations of all sizes.
• C) It is an easy language to learn and to apply because of its power, scope, and flexibility.
• D) It provides tools to manage enormous projects.

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Definitions:

Decreasing-Cost Industry

An industry in which production costs decrease as the industry grows and output increases, often due to economies of scale.

LRAC Curve

The Long-Run Average Cost curve, showing the lowest possible cost of producing different levels of output when all inputs are variable.

Increasing-Cost Industry

An industry where production costs increase as output grows, often due to resource limitations or regulatory constraints.

Decreasing-Cost Industry

An industry in which average costs of production decrease as the industry grows larger, often due to economies of scale.