Which one of the following represents a change in technology?
A) Most business communication involves email.
B) Electricity is produced by generating plants that burn coal.
C) Bold, bright colors in clothing and wall paint have largely replaced neutrals.
D) The participation rate of the U.S. labor force is at its lowest point in the last 40 years.

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The shift to using email for business communication represents a change in technology from traditional mail and paper-based communication.

Answer: B
 While this statement describes a process, it does not represent a change in technology. Burning coal to produce electricity has been a long-standing method of generating power.

Answer: C
 The shift in color preferences represents a change in fashion and design trends, not a change in technology.

Answer: D
 The participation rate of the U.S. labor force may be affected by various factors such as policies and demographics, but it does not represent a change in technology.

Which One of the Following Represents a Change in Technology