Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 Dean Has Been Using

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Multiple Choice

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea tells Dean that he should periodically perform ____ on his computer to optimize the hard drive so that it works more efficiently. This process works by rearranging the data on the hard drive so all files are stored in contiguous locations.

• A) disk defragmentation
• B) file compression
• C) disk cleanup
• D) backup

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Definitions:

Paid-In Capital

The total amount of money shareholders have invested in the company through the purchase of its stock.

Par

The face value of a bond or other financial instrument, often used in reference to its original issue value.

Stated Value

A value that is assigned to a share of stock by the company's board of directors, not based on market value, but used for accounting and reporting purposes.

Excess of Par

The amount by which a security's sale or issue price exceeds its par value.