3 EMA2601

Oct/No\ 2016

QUESTION 1 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

The environment In which technical people work

1 1 Read the following three statements

a) The 3Ps refer to profit, people and planet

b) Technology Is neutral but can be used by people in constructive and destructive ways
c) The free market system flourishes because of d1vers1ty of consumer choice, products and brands

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (2)

(1] a
[2] a and b
[3] a, band c
[4] a and c
[SJ None of the options (1, 2, 3, or 4) Is correct

1 2 Read the following three statements

a) South African exporters usually benefit from a weakening rand while local consumers will struggle to
maintain their standard of hvmg
b) Fast increasing interest rates are likely to have a bigger negative impact on companies and
households with high levels of debt
c) The polrtIcal and regulatory environment m which companies operate can pose a nsk to them 1n the
form of higher taxes and tougher leg1slat1on

Which of the above statements is/are correct? (2)

[1] a
{2] a and b
(3] a, band c
[4] a and c
[5] None of the options (1, 2, 3, or 4) ts correct

[TURN OVERJ