COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When Someone Reads a Research Paper About Computers

question 83

Multiple Choice

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT When someone reads a research paper about computers and runs across the term, bit, to what is the paper referring?

• A) one portion of computer memory that uses 8-digital discrete electronic states to represent a character
• B) a digit that represents the electronic state called "off"
• C) the smallest unit of data a computer can process
• D) the most informative electronic element that represents data in a computer

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

This is an accounting method used to allocate the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Salaries and Wages Expense

The total cost incurred by an employer for employee compensation, including both salaries and hourly wages.

Temporary Account

An account that is closed at the end of each accounting period and its balances transferred to permanent accounts; examples include revenues, expenses, and dividends accounts.

Correct Entry

An accurate recording of a transaction in the books of accounts, adhering to accounting principles and conventions.