Question detail
How has information technology influenced the UK's economy?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section B: The changing economic world
Question
- A. By decreasing the number of service jobs
- B. By increasing productivity and creating new job sectors
- C. By promoting only traditional industries
- D. By limiting access to global markets
Answer
The correct answer is By increasing productivity and creating new job sectors.
Explanation
The correct option is By increasing productivity and creating new job sectors. By increasing productivity and creating new job sectors is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to explain movement towards a UK post-industrial economy, including information technology, service industries, finance, research, science and business parks. This belongs to The changing economic world within Section B: The changing economic world, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from The changing economic world, reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Understanding Post-Industrial Economy
Students often confuse the characteristics of a post-industrial economy with those of an industrial economy, thinking that manufacturing is still the primary focus.
To fix this, students should focus on the key features of a post-industrial economy, such as the emphasis on service industries, technology, and research, rather than manufacturing.
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