Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Packet switching combines the messages of multiple users into a "packet" for transmission. At the receiving end, the packet is disassembled into the individual messages and distributed to the intended users.
• B) The decision to partition a database assumes that no identifiable primary user exists in the organization.
• C) Packet switching is used to establish temporary connections between network devices for the duration of a communication session.
• D) A deadlock is a temporary phenomenon that disrupts transaction processing. It will resolve itself when the primary computer completes processing its transaction and releases the data needed by other users.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

Producer surplus is the difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, usually measured at points above the supply curve.

Tax

A mandatory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed on a taxpayer by a governmental organization in order to fund various public expenditures.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service versus what they actually pay.

Deadweight Loss

An economic inefficiency arising when the balance for a product or service fails to be attained or is unattainable.