COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What Happens When the Computer Is Thrashing

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Multiple Choice

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens when the computer is thrashing?

• A) A hacker is attempting to circumvent antivirus software and firewalls.
• B) Items are being released from being stored in memory because the processor no longer requires them.
• C) The computer is exchanging data between memory and storage.
• D) The operating system spends too much of its time paging, instead of executing application software.

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Definitions:

Amortization

Amortization is the process of gradually reducing the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life, or systematically repaying a debt over a period of time.

Intra-Entity Bonds

Intra-entity bonds refer to bonds issued between entities within the same corporate group, used for internal financing purposes.

Straight-Line Method

The straight-line method is a way of calculating depreciation or amortization by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in which the investor has significant influence over the investee, usually through ownership of 20-50% of voting stock.