Large-scale disasters such as the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in 2011 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012 can cause ________ in telephone and Internet services.
A) Random demand fluctuations
B) Relative demand shifts
C) Predictable demand cycles
D) Vertical demand configurations
E) Organized demand patterns

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Large-scale disasters can cause unpredictable disruptions in telephone and Internet services due to sudden changes in demand. The increased demand for communication during and after disasters can lead to network congestion and service outages. This is an example of random demand fluctuations.

Large-Scale Disasters Such as the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami in 2011