An Automated or Manual File That Stores Information About Data

question 61

Multiple Choice

An automated or manual file that stores information about data elements and data characteristics such as usage, physical representation, ownership, authorization, and security is the

• A) data dictionary.
• B) data definition diagram.
• C) entity-relationship diagram.
• D) relationship dictionary.

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A company's net income divided by the number of its outstanding shares, indicating the company's profitability on a per-share basis.

Debt

An amount of money borrowed by one party from another, typically repaid with interest.

Capital Structure

Refers to the way a corporation finances its assets through a combination of debt, equity, or hybrid securities.

Total Leverage

A financial metric that assesses the impact of using both operating and financial leverage on a company's earnings per share.