Why Is Desktop Videoconferencing (DTV) Not a Regularly Used Application

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why is desktop videoconferencing (DTV) not a regularly used application by most people?

• A) It is easy to make direct eye contact on a webcam.
• B) People always like how they appear on webcam.
• C) Audio compression can cut off the voice at times and phrases may be misunderstood.
• D) Most households in Australia do not have the bandwidth to cope with DTV.
• E) Webcams are extremely expensive.

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage

The degree to which a firm can increase operating income by increasing revenue, indicating the proportion of fixed versus variable costs.

Depreciation Expense

The methodical distribution of a physical asset's cost throughout its lifespan, accounting for depreciation or becoming outdated.

Operating Cash Flow

The cash generated from the normal operating activities of a business, reflecting its ability to generate sufficient cash to fund its operations.

Variable Cost

Expenditures that fluctuate based on the volume of goods or services provided by a business.