Apple Hosts a Large Number of Forums, Which Become Customers

question 13

Multiple Choice

Apple hosts a large number of forums, which become customers' primary source of product information after warranties expire and are organized by product lines and type of user (consumer or professional) . These forums are an example of ________.

• A) niche networks
• B) social networks
• C) microblogs
• D) blogs
• E) online communities

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Definitions:

Note Duration

Note duration refers to the length of time until a financial note's principal and any accumulated interest are due to be repaid.

Interest Rate

The amount charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets, expressed as a percentage of the principal, typically noted on an annual basis.

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting practice where uncollectible accounts receivables are written off directly against income at the time they are deemed noncollectable.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to account for bad debts, which estimates and sets aside a portion of accounts receivable deemed unlikely to be collected.