The Use of Computers to Combine Data from Multiple Sources

question 24

Multiple Choice

The use of computers to combine data from multiple sources and create electronic dossiers of detailed information on individuals is called

• A) profiling.
• B) phishing.
• C) spamming.
• D) targeting.

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Definitions:

Accrued Revenues

Income that has been earned but not yet received, recorded as an asset on the balance sheet to reflect sales that have taken place.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company owes to others, which must be paid back in the future.

Profit Margin

Profit margin is a measure of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue, showing the percentage of each dollar of revenue that becomes profit.

Revenue

The total income generated by a company from its business activities, such as sales of goods or services, before any expenses are deducted.