There Were Four Steps in the GPS Revolution

question 52

Multiple Choice

There were four steps in the GPS revolution.First new technologies were developed and became readily available; second; regulatory changes were made allowing cell phone frequencies and former military technologies available for commercial use; third __________, and services; and finally consumers changed becoming "geo-enthusiasts."

• A)demand exceeded production capabilities
• B)competitive forces such as Garmin and TomTom, developed new products
• C)profits exceeded costs resulting in GPS units became cash cows
• D)GPS technology became a necessity rather than a luxury
• E)production was shipped overseas greatly reducing production costs

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