COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What Was the Original Purpose of a Screen

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Multiple Choice

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What was the original purpose of a screen saver?

• A) to prevent images from being permanently etched on a monitor's screen
• B) to protect a computer by requiring a password to deactivate it
• C) to prevent access by hackers and avoid viruses
• D) to save energy by reducing the monitor activity

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Definitions:

Operating Cycle

The average time period between purchasing inventory and receiving cash from sales of the inventory.

Inventory Period

The average time an item remains in inventory before being sold, reflecting the turnover rate of a company's stock and efficiency in managing inventory.

Accounts Payable Period

The average number of days it takes for a company to pay off its suppliers and creditors.

Accounts Payable Turnover

A financial efficiency ratio that measures how quickly a firm pays off its suppliers by dividing total purchases by average accounts payable.