When Only a Reference to an Object Is Copied Rather

question 41

Multiple Choice

When only a reference to an object is copied rather than the object's contents, the copy is called a(n) ____________.

• A) shallow copy
• B) memory copy
• C) value copy
• D) reference copy

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Definitions:

Put Contract

A put contract is a financial agreement giving the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell a specified amount of an underlying asset at a set price within a specified time frame.

Premium

The amount by which the price of a bond or security exceeds its face value or the cost associated with an options contract.

MBI Stock

Likely refers to the stock of a specific company identified by the acronym MBI, requiring specific context to accurately define financial or market attributes.

Call Option

A fiscal arrangement offering the buyer the freedom, yet not the compulsion, to buy various assets like stocks, bonds, or commodities at a fixed price before the expiration of a certain period.