GreenBiz Group recently sent teams to interview executives at 15 major

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GreenBiz Group recently sent teams to interview executives at 15 major companies, from Cisco and Microsoft to Ford and General Electric. Their purpose was to determine where those companies stood when it comes to the convergence of energy, building, transportation, and information technologies.

The interviews were designed to look at the possibilities for a more connected future that offers both lower costs and lower carbon emissions while still expanding business. Among the questions they studied were: Which facilities might benefit from producing their own energy or managing their own water sources and use? How might logistics be altered to improve efficiency and complement the variables in each geographic region? How could offices be improved to limit waste and maximize communication?

According to their website, GreenBiz believes that “a revolution is taking place that is leading companies of all sizes and sectors to comprehensively address environmental issues as part of their strategy and operations—rethinking their policies, processes, and products, and their relationships with a variety of stakeholders and trading partners.”

The owners of GreenBiz believe that corporations can be a force for good for the planet as well as for society, but that first corporate executives must see that green business is good business, and that the convergence of new technologies can result in new opportunities and growth. By providing a database on green business practices, GreenBiz hopes to guide corporations to make that philosophical leap.    1 
 1. Which of the following most accurately summarizes the main point of the passage?

(A) GreenBiz thinks that companies have failed in their attempts to be a force for good.
(B) With the help of GreenBiz, even large corporations can reduce their carbon footprint.
(C) Without the help of GreenBiz, corporations will continue to put profits over environmentalism.
(D) Recent changes in technology make it possible for corporations to increase profits while holding down costs.
(E) GreenBiz works to educate executives on the transformations possible through greener technologies.

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 2. The database described in the passage would most likely be helpful for which of the following?

(A) A start-up medical supply company
(B) A professor of environmental science
(C) A school district’s transportation director
(D) A freelance newspaper reporter
(E) An investor with stock in General Electric

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 3. The author mentions both Cisco and Ford in the first sentence for what purpose?

(A) To indicate that the study focused on manufacturing companies
(B) To demonstrate that both public and private corporations can benefit
(C) To establish that the study covered an international grid
(D) To show that new and old corporations were included in the study
(E) To prove that automobile companies were key to the interviewing process

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gunjandua · Answer

Why would 2nd question's answer be (A) and not (B)?

Sajjad1994 · Answer

The passage mentions that the purpose of the interviews conducted by GreenBiz was to determine where companies stood in terms of the convergence of energy, building, transportation, and information technologies. The questions studied during the interviews focused on areas such as energy production, water management, logistics, office improvements, and waste reduction. These aspects are particularly relevant for companies looking to incorporate green business practices into their operations.

While a professor of environmental science (option B) might find the information in the database interesting and informative, the primary focus of their work is typically on research and education rather than the practical implementation of green business practices. The start-up medical supply company, on the other hand, could benefit directly from the insights provided by the database to develop their strategies for energy management, logistics, and waste reduction, aligning with the goals of the convergence of new technologies.

Therefore, the start-up medical supply company (option A) is the most appropriate choice for which the database would be helpful.

itiskashyap · Answer

Question 3 requires external knowledge, if I am not wrong.

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Ruchi007 · Answer

Sajjad1994  Why is C not the answer for #2?

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Explanation

2. The database described in the passage would most likely be helpful for which of the following?

Explanation

The passage discusses the convergence of energy, building, transportation, and information technologies, and how companies can address environmental issues as part of their strategy and operations. It emphasizes the potential for lower costs, lower carbon emissions, and business expansion through a more connected and sustainable future.

A start-up medical supply company could benefit from the database on green business practices provided by GreenBiz. This company would be in the early stages of its operations and would likely want to establish environmentally conscious practices from the beginning. By accessing the database, the start-up medical supply company can gain insights into sustainable practices related to energy, building, transportation, and information technologies. This information would help them incorporate green strategies into their operations, reduce costs, and establish themselves as an environmentally responsible organization.

While the other options may have some interest in sustainability or environmental issues, they are not directly aligned with the topics discussed in the passage. The passage primarily focuses on the convergence of technologies and how companies can address environmental issues in their strategies and operations. Therefore, (A) a start-up medical supply company is the most appropriate choice based on the information provided.

Answer: A

Devayusssh · Answer

Well i felt the same because it is nowhere mentioned whether they were old or new .

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Explanation

3. The author mentions both Cisco and Ford in the first sentence for what purpose?

Difficulty Level:   Hard

Explanation

(A)  This option suggests that the mention of Cisco and Ford was meant to convey that the study primarily focused on manufacturing companies. However, this is not the primary purpose of mentioning these two companies. While Ford is a manufacturing company, Cisco is primarily a technology company. The study aimed to evaluate the convergence of various technologies and environmental issues across different sectors, not solely manufacturing companies.

(B)  This option implies that mentioning Cisco and Ford was intended to show that both public and private corporations can benefit from the study. While it's true that both Cisco and Ford are private corporations, the main purpose of mentioning them was not to emphasize this distinction but to illustrate the diversity of companies included in the study.

(C)  This option suggests that mentioning Cisco and Ford was meant to indicate that the study had an international scope. However, there is no information in the passage that directly relates to the geographic coverage of the study. The passage focuses on the convergence of technologies and environmental considerations, rather than the international scope of the research.

(D)  This option accurately reflects the purpose of mentioning Cisco and Ford. The passage uses these two companies to emphasize that the study encompassed both newer (Cisco) and more established (Ford) corporations. It illustrates the diversity of companies participating in the research.

(E)  This option suggests that the mention of Cisco and Ford was intended to emphasize that automobile companies played a central role in the interviewing process. However, the passage does not explicitly state that automobile companies were key to the study. While Ford is mentioned, it is not singled out as the central focus of the research. The study aims to evaluate the convergence of various technologies, not just those related to automobiles.

Option (D)  is the most accurate interpretation of the author's intent in mentioning Cisco and Ford.

Answer: D

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