Many Websites, Like That in the Accompanying Figure, Require a User

question 48

Multiple Choice

Many websites, like that in the accompanying figure, require a user to enter a private combination of characters associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources. What is the term for this combination of characters?

• A) PIN
• B) password
• C) secure key
• D) passterm

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Definitions:

Semiannual Deposits

Payments or savings contributions made twice a year into a particular account or investment.

Annual Interest

The amount of interest due over the course of a year as a result of borrowing funds or investing, expressed typically as a percentage of the principal.

Accumulate

The process of gathering or amassing items, such as profits, expenses, or information, over a period of time.

Present Value

The present worth of a future amount of money or series of cash flows, taking into account a certain rate of return.