The Slope of a Line

question 43

Multiple Choice

The slope of a line

• A) can never equal zero.
• B) is always a constant.
• C) measures the ratio of the change in the value of the y-axis variable relative to the change in the value of the x-axis variable.
• D) measures the value of the y-axis variable relative to the value of the x-axis variable.

Recognize the purpose and methodology of performance appraisals in performance management.

Understand job design approaches and their impact on employee performance and motivation.

Appreciate the importance of valid and reliable performance appraisal systems.

Identify and differentiate between major ethical theories including utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, ethical relativism, and ethics of care.

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Definitions:

RAM Memory

Volatile computer memory where data can be read and written, used for storing the operating system, application programs, and data in current use.

Read/Write Head

A component of a disk drive, such as a hard drive, that reads data from and writes data to the disk.

Mechanical Hard Disk

A data storage device that uses mechanical platters and a moving read/write head to access data.

CPU

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside the computer, acting as the "brain" of the computer.