Flash Cookies Are Controversial, in Part, Because

question 8

Multiple Choice

Flash cookies are controversial, in part, because

• A) they are commonly used by identify thieves to steal credit card numbers.
• B) they consume huge amounts of hard disk space.
• C) they allow online retailers such as Amazon.com to track online shopping on other Web sites.
• D) they are not controlled by the privacy controls of most Web browsers.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Income Summary

An account in the ledger used to summarize revenues and expenses for a specific period before transferring the net result to capital accounts.

Worksheet

A document or tool used by accountants to draft adjustments and test balances during the end-of-period reporting process, not part of the formal financial statements.

Financially Self-Sufficient

The ability to support oneself without external assistance, based on personal income or savings.

Independence

The state of being self-sufficient and not reliant on others for decision-making, support, or sustenance.