Compared to Traditional Processing, Web 2

question 27

Multiple Choice

Compared to traditional processing, Web 2.0 processing is characterized by

• A) software as a product, extensive advertising and publishing.
• B) controlled, fixed interface, viral marketing and software as a free service.
• C) viral marketing, software as a free service, mashups encouraged.
• D) product value fixed, user participation, software as a product.
• E) publishing, organic interfaces, value increases with more users.

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Definitions:

Forward Rate

The agreed-upon interest rate for a financial transaction that will occur at a future date, often used in the context of foreign exchange or interest rates.

Zero-Coupon Bonds

Bonds that do not pay periodic interest, instead being sold at a discount and maturing at face value, offering a profit at redemption.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until it matures, considering all payments of principal and interest at expected times.

Zero-Coupon Bond

A Zero-Coupon Bond is a debt security that does not pay interest (coupon) during its life but is issued at a substantial discount to its face value, with the face value being repaid at maturity.