What Is a Potential Problem or Impact of Technology Dependence

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is a potential problem or impact of technology dependence?

• A)outages hold potentially great havoc for people, business, and educational institutions that rely heavily on technology
• B)many have a need to be continuously connected for every activity that potentially eliminates crucial in-person social skills and could stunt psychological growth
• C)people or businesses cannot function if the connection is down
• D)All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

IBM

A multinational technology and consulting company known for its hardware, software, and extensive range of computing services.

Synthetic Lease

A financing method allowing a company to lease an asset while keeping it off its balance sheet, ensuring both tax advantages and off-balance-sheet financing.

Operating Lease

A contract that allows for the use of an asset but does not convey rights of ownership of the asset.

After-Tax Cost

The actual cost to a company or individual after considering the effects of taxes, often used in evaluating the cost of financing options.