New technology usually involves _____-that is,using equipment and information processing to perform activities that had been performed by people.
A) downsizing
B) outsourcing
C) offshoring
D) automation
E) diversification

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The sentence suggests that new technology involves using equipment and information processing to replace human activities. This is most closely related to the concept of automation, which is the use of technology to replace human labor. Therefore, the best choice is D, automation.

New Technology Usually Involves _____-That Is,using Equipment and Information Processing