Whenever Donald Considers Upgrading His Personal Computer System, He Consults

question 98

Multiple Choice

Whenever Donald considers upgrading his personal computer system, he consults with Jeremy, a knowledgeable friend who always has the newest technology. For Donald, Jeremy is a(n) __________ in the diffusion of innovation curve.

• A) innovator
• B) laggard
• C) late majority
• D) early majority
• E) early adopters

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Definitions:

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until it matures, including all interest payments and repayment of principal.

Duration

An indicator reflecting how the price of bonds or similar debt securities reacts to fluctuations in interest rates, usually stated in terms of years.

Coupon Rate

The annual interest rate paid by a bond, expressed as a percentage of the bond's face value, determining the periodic interest payments to bondholders.

Par-Value

The nominal or face value of a bond or stock, as stated by the issuer.