The Process of Breaking the Description of a System Down

question 54

Multiple Choice

The process of breaking the description of a system down into its smaller components best defines:

• A) coupling.
• B) cohesion.
• C) decomposition.
• D) modularity.
• E) scaling.

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Definitions:

Return on Assets

A profitability ratio indicating the efficiency with which a company uses its assets to generate earnings, calculated as net income divided by total assets.

Long-term Asset Turnover

A financial ratio that measures how efficiently a company uses its long-term assets to generate sales revenue.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Long-term tangible assets used in the operating activities of a business, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Competitive Advantage

A condition or circumstance that puts a company in a favorable or superior business position compared to its competitors.