Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions

question 43

Multiple Choice

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions
Case 12-2
Marissa's monogram business has expanded exponentially since she added an online catalog and ordering to her business.  Her database needs to be expanded and changed to meet the needs of the growing business.  Her database includes tables for monogram styles, catalog products, orders, billing, customers, and vendors.
-Finally, Marissa wants to secure the database because she does not want all of her new employees to access sensitive customer information such as credit card information. Her assistant suggests she ____ the database which translates the data to a scrambled format and requires a password to access the database.

• A)decrypt
• B)lock
• C)encode
• D)encrypt

Recognize the significance of multicellularity and homeostasis in organisms.

Understand the process and importance of scientific inquiry and hypothesis testing.

Comprehend the hierarchical organization of biological systems and the concept of biospheres.

Recognize the evolutionary significance of embryonic development stages and cell specialization.

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Definitions:

Economical

Characterized by efficiency and avoidance of waste, referring to the cost-effective allocation and use of resources.

Keiretsu

A closely linked alliance of businesses in Japan, often including manufacturers and suppliers, which cooperate to ensure mutual success.

Net Profit Margin

A financial metric that calculates the percentage of net profits earned with respect to sales revenue, indicating the efficiency of a company in converting sales into actual profits.

Supply-Chain Efficiencies

The optimization of activities in the supply chain to minimize costs and waste while maximizing speed and quality.