The ____ Metacharacter Modifier Is Used to Search a String

question 45

Multiple Choice

The ____ metacharacter modifier is used to search a string for one or zero instances of a character in the preceding characters.

• A) @
• B) $
• C) (?)
• D) *

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Definitions:

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that is expected to have a higher balance, indicating the side which increases the account.

Allowance Method

A financial method that estimates the value of debts unlikely to be collected by determining uncollectible accounts each period's end.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra asset account that represents the estimated proportion of accounts receivable that may not be collectable.

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting approach where uncollectible accounts receivable are directly written off against income at the time they are deemed unrecoverable.