Preventing Multiple Applications from Obtaining Copies of the Same Record

question 16

Multiple Choice

Preventing multiple applications from obtaining copies of the same record when the record is about to be changed is called ________.

• A) serialized reading
• B) lost updating
• C) concurrent processing
• D) resource locking
• E) block factoring

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Definitions:

Modified Duration

A measure of the price sensitivity of a bond or other debt instrument to an interest rate change, factoring in the changing cash flow timings.

Price-volatile

Characteristic of a financial instrument whose price can undergo significant fluctuations in a short period.

Higher Credit Rating

Indicates a stronger likelihood that a borrower, either a corporation or government entity, will meet its debt obligations, signifying lower credit risk.

Realized Rate

The actual return earned on an investment over a specific period, including interest, dividends, and capital gains.