Which of the Following Is a Hardware-Induced Database Failure

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a hardware-induced database failure?

• A) Memory chip errors
• B) Viruses
• C) Malware
• D) Abortion due to deadlock

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Definitions:

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, which should not affect future business decisions.

Mixed Cost

A cost that contains both variable and fixed cost components, changing in total with volume but remaining constant per unit.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the good or service that a business produces, such as raw materials and direct labor expenses.

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales over a certain period, such as rent or salaries.