Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Packet switching combines the messages of multiple users into a "packet" for transmission. At the receiving end, the packet is disassembled into the individual messages and distributed to the intended users.
• B) The decision to partition a database assumes that no identifiable primary user exists in the organization.
• C) Packet switching is used to establish temporary connections between network devices for the duration of a communication session.
• D) A deadlock is a temporary phenomenon that disrupts transaction processing. It will resolve itself when the primary computer completes processing its transaction and releases the data needed by other users.

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or usefulness gained from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Risk-averse

Describes individuals or entities that prefer to avoid risk and would rather choose a certain outcome over a gamble with a potentially higher, but uncertain, return.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

An economic principle that asserts the added satisfaction a consumer gains from consuming one more unit of a good or service decreases with each additional unit consumed.

Fundamental Analysis

The study of a company’s accounting statements and future prospects to determine its value