Question ID:PT1 S3 Q10 Passage:Even in a democracy, it is necessary to restrict the dissemination of advanced technological knowledge that is of commercial or national-security value. Dissemination to certain countries, those that are or will be competitors or enemies, should be selectively prohibited. There must, however, be free exchange of scientific information. Stem:In order to act in accordance with the position above, it would be necessary to be able to rely on each of the following EXCEPT: Correct Answer Choice:CChoice A:It is possible to distinguish with confidence, despite any changes in the international environment, friendly or noncompetitive from hostile or competitive nations. Choice B:In a democracy, it is not necessary that the public have detailed knowledge of the country’s advanced technology in order, for example, to make informed decisions about the direction public policy should take. Choice C:In most fields of science, basic scientific research is further advanced in countries that are democracies than in countries that are not democracies. Choice D:In each field of science, it is possible to distinguish scientific information from advanced technological knowledge that is of commercial or national-security value. Choice E:In cases where a company that uses advanced technology is a multinational organization, it is possible to keep information about the technology from being passed across designated national boundaries.