Which of the following statements about the new communications technology of the 21st century is FALSE?
a. There are space limitations that will ultimately restrain the development of new technologies.
b. New technology has exploded in the last several decades.
c. Networking websites such as Facebook, cell phones, and blogs are changing many aspects of the social structure.
d. Cell phones are now used for sending “disinformation.”
e. Cell phones are used to avoid social contact in some areas.
ANSWER:
a
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