Which of the Following Is NOT a Guideline for Using

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using the comparison-and-contrast pattern of organization?

• A) Choose either the whole-by-whole or the part-by-part pattern or some combination of the two. Then order the second-level items.
• B) Once you've ordered the second-level items, arrange them spatially.
• C) Evaluate each item according to the criteria you have established.
• D) Consider using graphics to complement the text.

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet Account

An account found on the balance sheet, which is one of the three principal financial statements; these accounts include assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

Depreciation Expense

The portion of the cost of an asset that is allocated as an expense over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value over time.

Overstate Assets

Reporting a company's assets at a value higher than their actual worth, which can inaccurately represent financial health.

Unearned Revenue Account

An account representing cash received for goods or services not yet provided; considered a liability until the service or product is delivered.