Paving Corporation Taps into the Computer Network of Roadwork Inc

question 31

Multiple Choice

Paving Corporation taps into the computer network of Roadwork Inc., a competitor, and downloads confidential business data without Roadwork's knowledge or authorization. This is most likely

• A)copyright infringement.
• B)patent infringement.
• C)trademark infringement.
• D)a theft of trade secrets.

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Definitions:

Sales Increase

A rise in the amount of goods or services sold, often measured as a percentage increase over a previous period.

Contribution Format

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Income Statement

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Net Operating Income

The total profit a company makes from its operations, excluding taxes and interest.