Don Is Visiting Stores and Searching the Internet to Learn

question 106

Multiple Choice

Don is visiting stores and searching the Internet to learn about high-definition DVD players because he's considering buying one. Which type of search is this?

• A) ongoing
• B) pre-emptive
• C) pre-purchase
• D) initial

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