Which of the Following Trends Identified in an Environmental Scan

question 281

Multiple Choice

Which of the following trends identified in an environmental scan is a technological trend?

• A) New smartphone apps, such as mobile location promotion, quick response (QR) codes, and mobile payments will become increasingly more available.
• B) Customer-generated content is growing as a competitive advantage.
• C) The slow recovery of the current recession is leading to sustained higher levels of unemployment.
• D) Online privacy protection advocacy and regulation will continue to grow.
• E) Social networks are becoming the dominant form of communication for consumers.

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Definitions:

Probability

This is the estimation of an event's probability, indicated by a number from 0 to 1, where 0 is the impossibility of the event and 1 is absolute certainty.

Smart

Exhibiting intelligence and cleverness, often applied to devices with automated or responsive features due to embedded technology.

Funny

Eliciting laughter or amusement; an attribute of something that is humorous or entertaining.

Environmental Issues

Problems related to the natural environment due to human activities, such as pollution, climate change, and deforestation.