In an Electronic Database Search, What Is a Controlled Vocabulary

question 13

Multiple Choice

In an electronic database search, what is a controlled vocabulary?

• A) A list of words that cannot be used as search terms
• B) A series of keywords that must be entered in a specific order
• C) A set of proprietary terms that can only be used when searching one particular database
• D) A standardized, hierarchical list of terms that represent major subjects and conditions

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Definitions:

Liability

An obligation that a corporation or individual has to another entity, typically financial in nature, such as loans or accounts payable.

Asset

Resources owned by an individual or business that have economic value and can be used to meet debts, commitments, or legacies.

Prepaid Rent Expense

An accounting term for rent payments made in advance of the rental period, recorded as an asset on the balance sheet until the period of use.

Adjustment

The process of making entries to correct accounts or to allocate amounts properly at the end of an accounting period.