CIPS L3M4 Exam - Topic 1 Question 31 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M4 exam

Question #: 31
Topic #: 1

It is said that society is undergoing the 'fourth industrial revolution'. Which description most close-ly defines this idea?

AThe development of equalities thinking, respect for others, reduced working hours, working from home, discussion of a universal basic income

BThe use of electric power to create mass production

CThe bringing together of various technologies, such as artificial intelligence, efficient en-ergy storage, 3D printing, quantum computing, etc

DThe use of outsourcing, low-cost labour, offshoring and modern slavery

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Suggested Answer: A, B

The answer is political and economic.

The words used in the possible answers spell out STEEPLED which a later version of PEST, etc

by Tammara at Mar 04, 2025, 03:56 PM

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Alishia

6 months ago

Wait, are we really in a 'fourth' revolution? Sounds wild!

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Cherry

6 months ago

B is outdated, we moved past that ages ago.

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Cherelle

6 months ago

D seems a bit extreme, but not far from reality.

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Audry

7 months ago

A sounds nice, but is it really happening?

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Jesusita

7 months ago

Definitely C, it's all about merging new tech!

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Delbert

7 months ago

I recall a practice question that mentioned mass production, but that seemed more related to the second industrial revolution. So, I don't think B is correct.

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Helga

7 months ago

I thought the fourth industrial revolution was more about social changes, like working from home and universal basic income. Could it be A?

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Nelida

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like the focus on AI and new technologies really fits the definition of the fourth industrial revolution. C seems right to me.

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Novella

8 months ago

I remember discussing the fourth industrial revolution in class, and I think it has a lot to do with technology integration. Maybe option C?

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I'm a bit hesitant on this one. The question is asking about a specific concept, the 'fourth industrial revolution', and I want to make sure I understand it fully before committing to an answer. I'll review my notes and try to identify the key characteristics of this idea.

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Alexis

8 months ago

Based on my understanding, the fourth industrial revolution refers to the fusion of physical, digital, and biological systems. So I believe the most accurate description would be option C, which mentions the bringing together of various cutting-edge technologies.

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Michael

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options all seem to describe different aspects of industrial or technological change. I'll have to think this through carefully before selecting an answer.

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Malinda

8 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is C. The question is asking about the 'fourth industrial revolution', which seems to be describing the convergence of various advanced technologies like AI, 3D printing, and quantum computing.

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Dorothea

1 year ago

If this is the 'fourth' industrial revolution, I wonder what happened to the first three. Were they lost in the mail or something?

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Skye

1 year ago

Option D? Really? Outsourcing and low-cost labor? That's just the standard capitalist playbook. The fourth industrial revolution is about so much more than that.

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Javier

11 months ago

C) The bringing together of various technologies, such as artificial intelligence, efficient energy storage, 3D printing, quantum computing, etc

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Mabel

12 months ago

B) The use of electric power to create mass production

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Wendell

12 months ago

A) The development of equalities thinking, respect for others, reduced working hours, working from home, discussion of a universal basic income

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Desire

1 year ago

I'm going to have to go with C on this one. The list of emerging technologies is a pretty accurate representation of what's driving the fourth industrial revolution.

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Rosio

11 months ago

User 3: It's fascinating how these technologies are coming together to revolutionize society and the economy.

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Darnell

11 months ago

User 2: Definitely, the combination of AI, 3D printing, and quantum computing is shaping the future.

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Yan

12 months ago

User 1: I agree, option C seems to capture the essence of the fourth industrial revolution.

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Donte

1 year ago

I'm not sure that a universal basic income is really part of the fourth industrial revolution. That's more of a potential social response, not the description of the revolution itself.

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Osvaldo

12 months ago

I agree, the focus is more on the integration of advanced technologies rather than social policies.

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Stefania

12 months ago

C) The bringing together of various technologies, such as artificial intelligence, efficient energy storage, 3D printing, quantum computing, etc

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Annelle

1 year ago

A) The development of equalities thinking, respect for others, reduced working hours, working from home, discussion of a universal basic income

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Willodean

1 year ago

The fourth industrial revolution is all about the convergence of advanced technologies, not just basic automation. Option C seems to capture that best.

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