Which one of the following statements about fixed automation is NOT usually true?
A) Chemical processing plants and oil refineries use fixed automation.
B) The equipment performs simple operations in a fixed sequence.
C) It is an automatic process that can be reprogrammed to handle various products.
D) It is designed around a particular product or service and can yield rock-bottom variable cost per unit.

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Fixed automation is designed to perform a specific sequence of operations without the need for human intervention. It is not usually reprogrammable and is therefore not able to handle various products.

Which One of the Following Statements About Fixed Automation Is