In Searching for Transmissions from Intelligent Civilizations,SETI Is Concentrating Its

question 16

Multiple Choice

In searching for transmissions from intelligent civilizations,SETI is concentrating its efforts on a survey of:

• A) about a dozen or so of the closest stars.
• B) just stars around which we believe we have detected planets.
• C) thousands of stars within a 100 pc or so of the solar system.
• D) stars in giant elliptical galaxies since these stars, being oldest, are most likely to have advanced civilizations.

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Definitions:

Formal Communication Channels

The official pathways for information flow within an organization, typically through documented means such as memos, emails, and meetings.

Division Of Labour

The assignment of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency and productivity.

Coordination Of Performance

The process of organizing and aligning activities, efforts, and resources of different individuals or groups to achieve desired outcomes effectively.

Decision-Making Authority

The power or right vested in an individual or group to make important decisions regarding policies, procedures, or expenditures.