If Data Is Transmitted Faster Than It Can Be Processed

question 9

Multiple Choice

If data is transmitted faster than it can be processed, it can be held in a __________ for processing.

• A) stack
• B) queue
• C) static array
• D) static deque
• E) None of these

Understand the components and calculation of the price-earnings ratio for a corporation.

Learn the calculation of total dividends paid and dividend yield.

Understand the process for calculating book value per ordinary share.

Ability to compute earnings per share for a corporation.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividend

Cash payments made by corporations to their owners from profits earned.

Authorized Shares

The highest quantity of shares that a company can legally distribute, as stated in its charter.

Noncumulative

Pertaining to preferred stock dividends, where dividends not paid in one period do not accumulate and are not required to be paid in future periods.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, usually with fixed dividends.