本贴相关题目 TN-21-CR-16 (GGHT)

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In recent years, networks of fiber-optic cable have been replacing electrical wire for transmitting telecommunications signals. Signals running through fiber-optic cables deteriorate, and so the signals must be run through a piece of equipment called a regenerator before being transmitted farther. Light-Line is the leading manufacturer of signal regenerators. Therefore, Light-Line is one of the companies that will most benefit if new long-distance fiber-optic telecommunications networks are constructed.
Which of the following, if true, casts the most doubt on the prediction about Light-Line's prospects?

ATelecommunications signals sent along electrical wires can travel much farther than signals transmitted through fiber-optic before needing to be regenerated.
BExpanding its production of regenerators will require Light-Line to spend proportionately more on labor and materials.
CThe volume of signals that a fiber-optic cable can carry is several thousand times greater than the volume that can be carried by an electrical wire of similar size.
DThere are technologies that enable telecommunications signals to be transmitted without either wire or fiber-optic cable.
ESeveral manufacturers are developing regenerator technologies that will allow signals to be transmitted many times farther than at present before requiring regeneration.