Tech Workers and Time Zones-Advanced Academics

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True or False: India is ruled by an elected government

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True

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Which of these inventions is not part of the global revolution in information technology? cell phones, personal computers, communication satellites

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multifunctional platforms

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Which term best describes hiring someone outside a company to do work that was once done by the company's own workers?

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outsourcing

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India today is the world's largest

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democracy

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Which city on the map is the main hub of IT work in India?

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Bangalore

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How many standard time zones are there in the world today?

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24

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What comparative advantage does India have over many other countries in attracting IT jobs from the United States?

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many English speakers

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According to this graph, how did technical and IT programs in India change between 1997 and 2004?

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The number of students enrolled in IT programs about doubled.

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Which of these is a comparative advantage that attracts foreign companies to the United States? low living costs, long life expectancies, many linguistic groups, highly educated workers

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highly educated workers

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How many hours difference are there between Texas and California?

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2 hrs