Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Planned Obsolescence

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes planned obsolescence?

• A)Environmentalists support planned obsolescence.
• B)A company that is interested in producing a quality product would never engage in planned obsolescence.
• C)Style modification creates planned obsolescence.
• D)Planned obsolescence is not an ethical issue.

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