____ Was Designed as an Easy-To-Learn Beginner's Language That Would

question 37

Multiple Choice

____ was designed as an easy-to-learn beginner's language that would work in a friendly,nonfrustrating programming environment.

• A)FORTRAN
• B)COBOL
• C)BASIC
• D)Java

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Definitions:

Returns

The profit or loss generated on an investment over a specific period, usually expressed as a percentage.

Sharpe Measure

A ratio used to evaluate the risk-adjusted return of an investment, calculated by subtracting the risk-free rate from the return of the investment and dividing by the investment's standard deviation.

Excess Returns

Returns on an investment that exceed the benchmark or risk-free return, often used as a measure of the performance of investment managers.

Risk-free Asset

An investment that is expected to deliver its promised returns without any risk of financial loss, typically associated with government bonds.