The USAlone,roughly 500 Million Computers Will Become Obsolete by 2017

question 160

Multiple Choice

the U.S.alone,roughly 500 million computers will become obsolete by 2017.These computers contain more than 2 billion pounds of what will become lead waste that is harmful to the environment.As a result,computer manufacturers are being pressured to accept the return of used computers for the safety of communities.This environmental issue reflects a problem with __________,a technological issue within the marketing environment.

• A) recycling
• B) gray marketing
• C) preowned marketing
• D) postcycling
• E) precycling

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Definitions:

Secured Party

A lender or creditor that has a claim on assets (collateral) of the borrower if the loan is not repaid according to agreed terms.

Collateral

Property or assets that a borrower offers to a lender as security for a loan, which can be seized if the loan is not repaid according to the agreed terms.

Consumer Goods

Products and commodities that are bought and used by individuals and households for personal or household consumption.

Personal Purposes

Activities or objectives pursued for an individual’s own private, personal, or household reasons, as opposed to professional or business reasons.