NASDAQ Is an Example of How Information Technology Can

question 98

Multiple Choice

NASDAQ is an example of how information technology can

• A) help engineers design products that exactly meet the needs of a specific target market.
• B) be used to create organizations and provide services that are independent of location.
• C) provide small firms with new opportunities to grow by forming alliances with larger companies.
• D) help the government measure the environmental impact of business activities.

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Definitions:

Call Provisions

Clauses in bond contracts that allow the issuer to repay the bond before its maturity date, often at a premium price.

Secured Bonds

Bonds that are backed by collateral, reducing the risk for investors and often resulting in a lower interest rate.

Bearer Bonds

Financial securities that are issued as physical certificates and do not record the owner's name, with interest and principal paid to the holder of the certificate.

Transfer Agent

A company or financial institution designated by a corporation to maintain records of investors and account balances, handling issues like stock transfers and dividend payments.