Technology _____ artificial means of extending human abilities.

• A. Always refers to
• B. Often refers to
• C. Sometimes refers to
• D. Never refers to

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how technology is defined: it consists of human-made tools, devices, and methods that are designed to extend or enhance what people can do. Saying technology always refers to artificial means of extending human abilities matches this definition, because technology is, by definition, something created by humans to extend capabilities, not something natural or unintentional. For example, a smartphone or a medical device are intentional inventions aimed at expanding communication, health, or productivity. Saying it only sometimes or often would make the statement less precise, and saying it never refers to artificial means would ignore the fundamental characteristic of technology as human-made solutions. So this strongest articulation—technology always refers to artificial means of extending human abilities—best captures the concept.