In ____, Mainframes Perform All Processing, and "Dumb" Terminals Connect

question 28

Multiple Choice

In ____, mainframes perform all processing, and "dumb" terminals connect directly to the mainframe.

• A)peer-to-peer systems
• B)grid computing
• C)centralized computing
• D)client/server computing

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Definitions:

Total Asset Turnover

An efficiency indicator that assesses how well a business's assets are utilized to create sales revenue.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

A financial measure reflecting the mix of equity and debt financing used to support a company's assets.

Acid-test Ratio

A stringent indicator of a company's short-term liquidity, measuring its ability to cover short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.

Working Capital

A financial metric representing the operational liquidity available to a business, calculated as current assets minus current liabilities.