Many years ago, Sprint Telecommunications aired an advertisement intended to demonstrate the clarity of reception Sprint customers could expect. The ad showed a rancher, who had used a different company, complaining that he had ordered 100 oxen from his supplier and instead received 100 dachshunds. The mix-up was probably due to the presence of ________ in the communication process.

A. network confusion
B. signal complexity
C. noise
D. competing messages
E. message filtering


Answer: C

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is the final link in the project development chain?

A. distribution B. finance C. human resources D. advertising

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All of the following are examples of noncash financing and investing except:

A. Purchase of inventory using cash. B. Purchase of equipment by issuing a note payable. C. Conversion of preferred stock to common stock. D. Purchase of a building by issuing equity stock. E. Retirement of debt by issuing equity stock.

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Once accepted, the trademark is published in the Trademark Official Gazette to allow any party ________ days to oppose or request an extension to oppose the use of the mark. 

A. 90 B. 30 C. 10 D. 180

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