The Characteristic That Determines the Kind of Data That Can

question 75

Multiple Choice

The characteristic that determines the kind of data that can be entered into a field is called a(n) ________.

• A) data field
• B) data type
• C) entity
• D) relationship

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Definitions:

Cash Dividend

A distribution of earnings made by a company to its shareholders, typically in the form of profits.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is held or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders, often used for reinvestment in the business, debt reduction, or share repurchases.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts owed by a company to external parties.

Contributed Capital

Contributed capital, also known as paid-in capital, represents the funds raised by issuing stock directly from the corporation.