Under What Circumstances Should the Last Name of Only the First

question 11

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances should the last name of only the first author of a three- to five-author reference,followed by et al.be included with the citation in the body of the text?

• A)always
• B)never
• C)the first time the citation occurs
• D)the second and subsequent times the reference is cited

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Definitions:

Unsuccessfully Defending

Pertains to an outcome where attempts to protect or assert a position, claim, or legal right do not succeed.

Intangible Asset

A non-physical asset having value due to its intellectual or proprietary characteristics, such as patents, trademarks, and goodwill.

Amortized

The gradual reduction of a debt through regular payments that cover both interest and principal over time.

Finite Life

The limited time span during which an asset is expected to be useful in the operations of a business, after which it becomes obsolete or non-functional.