All of the Following Statements Regarding the Costs and Benefits

question 17

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding the costs and benefits of technology are true EXCEPT for ______.

• A) over-reliance on data can be a shortcoming
• B) all of the effects of technology are positive
• C) the greater amount of information available, the greater the potential for misuse
• D) technology can contain bugs and be considered defective

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Definitions:

Irreplaceable

Something that cannot be replaced or substituted because of its unique qualities or significance.

Free Energy Change

A measure in thermodynamics indicating the amount of energy in a system that is available for work during a chemical reaction.

Endergonic Reactions

Chemical reactions that absorb energy from their surroundings, typically requiring an input of energy to proceed.

Exergonic Reaction

A chemical reaction that releases energy through the process of work, typically characterized by a negative Gibbs free energy.