A Data Warehouse Is a ________ Collection of Information, Gathered

question 39

Multiple Choice

A data warehouse is a ________ collection of information, gathered from many different ________ databases, that supports business analysis activities and decision-making tasks.

• A) Logical, operational
• B) Physical, operational
• C) Logical, transactional
• D) Physical, transactional

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Definitions:

Target Capital Structure

The ideal mix of debt, preferred stock, and common equity that a company aims to hold to minimize its cost of capital.

Forecasted Net Income

An estimated calculation of a company's earnings after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from revenue for a given future period.

Total Dividends

The sum of all dividend payments made to shareholders for a particular period, typically a fiscal year.

Retained Earnings

Earnings accumulated by a company thus far, minus any shareholder dividends or distributions already issued.