Starla Bagley was chosen for jury duty and walked into the courtroom for the very first time today. She was overwhelmed with the courtroom decorum. Technology imploded from every aspect. She wondered how she would keep up with her limited computer skills.
Starla was impressed by the computerization of court records which were accessible to the judge and  attorneys via computers.  This would be referred to as a(n):
a. paperless system.
b. technological advancement.
c. electronic file management.
d. paper in file motion management.
e. electronic motion detector.

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: c

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