Failure to Release Resources When the Program Is No Longer

question 8

Multiple Choice

Failure to release resources when the program is no longer using them can cause
________.

• A) buffer overflows
• B) resource leaks
• C) exceptions
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Unearned Revenues

Money received by a company for goods or services yet to be delivered or performed, considered a liability until fulfilled.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the loss of value due to age, wear, and tear, or obsolescence.

Accrue Interest

The process of recognizing interest earned or incurred on an outstanding debt over a period of time.

Reversing Entries

Journal entries made at the beginning of an accounting period to reverse or cancel out adjusting entries made at the end of the previous accounting period, simplifying the recording of transactions.