A(n)_____ Contains the Instructions Your Computer or Device Needs to Run

question 68

Multiple Choice

A(n) _____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

• A) file
• B) data file
• C) file extension
• D) executable file

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Definitions:

Paid-In Capital

The amount of money received from shareholders in exchange for shares of the company’s stock.

Retained Earnings

Cumulative net income not distributed to shareholders, used for reinvestment in the business or to pay down debt.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often paying fixed dividends.

Excess Of Par

The amount by which the price or value of a security exceeds its par value, particularly in the context of bond or stock issuance.