Which of the Following Is the Best Example of an Overextension

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of an overextension?

• A) using the word "house" to refer only to the family's house
• B) hearing the unfamiliar word "shoe" and concluding that it refers to objects that are worn on feet
• C) using the word "horsie" to refer to all four-legged creatures
• D) saying "I goed" instead of "I went"

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Definitions:

JIT Systems

Inventory management systems that seek to minimize inventory levels by scheduling material arrivals only when they are needed in the manufacturing process.

Environmental Risk

The potential for environmental damage or adverse health effects resulting from exposure to environmental hazards or pollutants.

Control Risk

The risk that errors or irregularities in financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, by an organization's internal controls.

Supply-Chain Leverage

The strategic use of supply chain processes and partnerships to gain competitive advantage in cost, speed, or innovation.