1. The primary purpose of this passage is to
A. tout the advantages of using technology to create new products that will appeal to a select target customer.
Irrelevant
B. chronicle the role of new communication technology in a business that relies on networking.
Correct
It does cite the developments in communication technology in chronological order
C. introduce the concept of network marketing as a viable and profitable alternative to Internet sales.
It doesn't state such an information
D. qualify the generalization that innovative communication systems have expedited sales of new products.
this might be tempting because one can thing that via internet sales of new products have been easened. However this is too narrow to be the topic
E. define and dispel the conception of network marketing as a competitive force in the commercial sector.
Irrelevant
2. It can be inferred from the passage that
A. transactions that involve communication technology can increase consumer insecurity.
Irrelevant
B. the government has adopted a laissezfaire policy toward businesses that derive more than 40 percent of their incomes from Internet sales.
Irrelevant
C. it is not fiscally responsible for a networking business to spend more than 30 percent of its budget on new product development.
Irrelevant
D. the identification of a specific target consumer is expedited by more efficient communication technology.
Correct
E. that rate at which a company incurs debt can be slowed by reducing reliance on fossil fuels, a cost-cutting measure that will markedly reduce energy demands.
Irrelevant
3. With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree?
A. More than any other piece of technology, the fax machine has revolutionized network marketing.
Incorrect, it is the internet that had the most impact according to passage
B. Those companies that rely on print material for communication will incur increased costs in the 21st century.
This may be tempting because we know that e-mil is especially mentioned as inexpensive. However just because there could be a cheaper method than print material doesn't necessarily means that companies that rely on them will incur increased costs
C. The impact of the Internet on the communication industry is insignificant when compared to the combined effects of the cellular phone and the fax-on-demand.
Incorrect, In contrary it has the most effect
D. Expanding a business to include international sales is a risk during a period of economic decline.
Irrelevant
E. The growth of the networking industry increased exponentially as communication technology evolved.
Correct