Gavin Downloaded Some Company Information into a Spreadsheet So That

question 42

Multiple Choice

Gavin downloaded some company information into a spreadsheet so that he could work on it at home.When he returned to work,he inserted his memory card into his company computer.Within minutes,all of his hard drive files were corrupted.The most likely cause of this was a(n)

• A)malfunctioning computer.
• B)intranet failure.
• C)computer virus.
• D)bad operating system.

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Definitions:

Target Capital Structure

The ideal mix of debt, preferred equity, and common equity that a firm aims to achieve to minimize cost of capital.

Shareholder Value

The return on investment that shareholders receive from a company, including dividends and stock price appreciation.

Volatility of Earnings

The degree of variation of a company's earnings over a specified period, indicating the predictability or stability of its income.

Optimal Level

The most efficient, effective or desirable point or degree of an operation or process.