Case 3-1 Britton Lives in a Rural Area That Sometimes

question 44

Multiple Choice

Case 3-1 Britton lives in a rural area that sometimes experiences electrical power failure or fluctuations. He wants to safeguard his computer system against power outages. To protect against power spikes, Britton would use a(n) ____.

• A) standby power system (SPS)
• B) driver
• C) surge suppressor
• D) separate thermostat

---

Definitions:

Long-Term Commitment

An obligation that extends beyond the current fiscal year, often related to contracts, investments, or financial agreements.

Operations

The day-to-day activities involved in running a business, such as production, sales, and administration.

Residual Value

The estimated value that an asset will have at the end of its useful life, after depreciation has been deducted.

Useful Life

The estimated duration a fixed asset is expected to be economically useful to an organization, beyond which it may be depreciated or disposed of.