In a Grocery Store,the Clerk Scans the UPC Code on an Item,which

question 7

Multiple Choice

In a grocery store,the clerk scans the UPC code on an item,which is transmitted to the computer: The scanner device is an example of the ________ component of an IS.

• A) hardware
• B) software
• C) data
• D) procedure

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Definitions:

Resource Extraction

This term refers to the process of obtaining resources from the Earth, such as minerals, oil, and gas, through methods like mining, drilling, and fracking.

Conservation

The practice of protecting the natural environment and preserving resources by managing and using them responsibly to prevent depletion.

Present Value

Today’s value of some amount of money that is to be received sometime in the future.

$50 Barrel

A pricing level for a barrel of crude oil, often used as a reference for energy market analysis and economic forecasting.