Howie Is a Business Analyst Who Is Given Access to the Database

question 14

Multiple Choice

Howie is a business analyst who is given access to the database of a product prior to its launch. He needs to understand the data presented and take appropriate action. Which of the following is Howie most likely to do?

• A) send the database back to the source to interpret the data
• B) use the data present in the database in its raw format
• C) encrypt the data to secure the product's authenticity
• D) use SQL or graphical tools to query the database

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A company's net profit divided by the number of its outstanding shares, indicating the profitability of a company on a per-share basis.

Times-Interest-Earned Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations based on its current earnings.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.

ROA

Return on Assets, a financial ratio indicating the profitability of a company relative to its total assets.