If the Following Is from the Method Section of a UML

question 6

Multiple Choice

If the following is from the method section of a UML diagram, which of the statements below is true?
+ equals(object2:Stock) : boolean

• A) This is a public method that accepts a Stock object as its argument and returns a boolean value.
• B) This is a public method that returns a reference to a String object.
• C) This is a private method that receives two objects from the Stock class and returns a boolean value.
• D) This is a private method that returns a boolean value.

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Definitions:

Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that banks are required to keep on hand as reserves, either in their vaults or with the central bank, to ensure liquidity.

Goldsmith's Receipts

Goldsmith's Receipts were historically issued by goldsmiths in the form of promissory notes against the gold deposited with them, leading to the development of banking.

NOW Accounts

Interest-earning banking accounts that permit writing checks against the deposited funds.

Interest-Bearing

Pertaining to financial instruments or accounts that generate interest income over time for the holder, such as bonds or savings accounts.