Illegal Acts Committed Using a Computer on a Network or Over

question 69

Multiple Choice

Illegal acts committed using a computer on a network or over the Internet are called _______ .

• A) cybercrimes
• B) computer crimes
• C) malicious software
• D) zombie attacks

Recognize how vertical and horizontal integration impact a firm's production costs and efficiency.

Identify the benefits of diversification strategies in business.

Identify the role of synergy in increasing the output of combined business efforts.

Differentiate between various terms and strategies such as by-product synergy, brand recognition, and economies of scale versus economies of scope.

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Definitions:

Activity-Based Costing

A costing methodology that assigns costs to products based on the amount of resources used for specific activities, such as manufacturing or selling.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process of a product.

Activity-Based Costing

A costing method that assigns overhead and indirect costs to specific activities, enhancing cost precision.

Overhead Cost

Indirect costs of business operations, such as lighting, rent, and administrative salaries, not directly tied to a specific product or service.