Which of the Following Describes Confidentiality

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes confidentiality?

• A)The assurance that messages and information are available only to those who are authorized to view them
• B)Policies and procedures that address the ethical use of computers and Internet usage in the business environment
• C)The right to be left alone when you want to be, to have control over your own personal possessions, and not to be observed without your consent
• D)The principles and standards that guide our behavior toward other people

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Definitions:

Pay Interest

The act of compensating lenders or depositors for the use of their money, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the principal.

Face Value

The original value or nominal value of a security as stated by the issuer, often used in the context of bonds or other fixed-income securities.

Weighted Average Flotation

An average calculation of flotation costs for new securities, weighted by the proportion each security contributes to the total amount issued.

Capital Structure

Capital structure describes the mix of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity, which collectively finance the company's operations and growth.