A
Domestic retail sales of computer hardware and networking equipment
B
Cross-border delivery of computer code, IT support, consulting, and business process services
C
Government subsidies provided for local manufacturing of semiconductor chips
D
Import tariffs levied on foreign electronic communication devices
Correct answer: (b) Cross-border delivery of computer code, IT support, consulting, and business process services
Explanation
Software exports are defined as the cross-border delivery of computer code, IT support, consulting, and business process services. The other options refer to hardware, domestic retail, manufacturing subsidies, or import tariffs.
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