Encryption Technologies Can Help Keep ____ Information Secure

question 19

Multiple Choice

Encryption technologies can help keep ____ information secure.

• A) anti-virus
• B) instant messaging
• C) teleconferencing
• D) credit card

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Definitions:

Accounting Methods

Systems used by a company to keep track of its financial transactions and to prepare financial statements, such as cash basis or accrual basis accounting.

Bad News Earnings Surprises

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Stock Returns

The gain or loss on a stock investment, typically expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Earnings Announcement Date

The specific date on which a company publicly releases its financial performance for a specific period, usually quarterly or annually.