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Which of the following can be inferred about the Australian Broadband Network project? Options: It was completed on time and under budget. It consistently met its initial goals and objectives. It faced challenges related to changing plans and financial management. It primarily benefited rural areas of Australia.

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It faced challenges related to changing plans and financial management.

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Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the difference in priorities between the Labor Party and the Liberal Party in Australia regarding the broadband network?

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The Labor Party prioritized widespread access with FTTP, while the Liberal Party opted for a more economically viable but less robust FTTN.

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What can be inferred about the impact of the delays and issues with the Australian broadband project on the Australian economy?

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Despite the issues, certain sectors of Australia's economy, like connectivity and online streaming, still performed well.

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What does the comparison between Canada and other G7 countries regarding high-speed rail suggest?

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Canada has prioritized other forms of transportation over high-speed rail.

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Which of the following can be inferred about the challenges facing the development of high-speed rail in Canada? There is a strong consensus and coordinated effort to build high-speed rail., Logistical, financial, and political factors have all played a role in hindering progress., Public demand is the primary obstacle., Canada lacks the technological expertise to implement high-speed rail.

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Logistical, financial, and political factors have all played a role in hindering progress.

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What can be inferred from the document about the trade-off between high-speed rail and high-frequency rail in the Canadian context?

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High-frequency rail is a compromise that improves current rail service but does not provide the same speed benefits as high-speed rail.

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Based on the information, what can be inferred about the future of high-speed rail in Canada?

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It remains uncertain, dependent on public demand and political will, with some new projects underway.

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What can be inferred about the general trend of megaprojects based on the information provided?

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They often face challenges such as cost overruns, delays, and management issues.

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What does the "survival of the unfittest" analogy used by Bent Flyvbjerg suggest about megaproject selection?

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Optimistic and ambitious projects are often favored over more realistic ones, even if they are riskier.

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What can be inferred about the relationship between project size and potential problems in megaprojects?

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Larger projects are more susceptible to delays and unexpected events.