Which of the Following Is Considered a Bigger Problem with Traditional

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a bigger problem with traditional client/server based architectures than with peer-to-peer architectures?

• A)underutilized processing capacity of client PCs
• B)potential for essential data/services to become unavailable as a device is turned off
• C)both A and B
• D)neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that a company has determined it will not be able to collect due to customer default.

Direct Write-off

A method of accounting for bad debts where uncollectible accounts receivable are directly written off against income at the time they are deemed uncollectible.

Bad Debts Recovered

When an account receivable has been written off and is recovered, this account, which is in the Other Revenue category, is credited in the direct write-off method if the recovery is in a year following the write-off.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra asset account that estimates the portion of receivables that may not be collectible, affecting a company’s net income and assets.