What Is an Input Device

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Multiple Choice

What is an input device?

• A) The actual hardware that interprets and executes the program (software) instructions and coordinates how all the other hardware devices work together
• B) The computer's main memory, which consists of the random access memory (RAM), cache memory, and the read-only memory (ROM) that is directly accessible to the central processing unit (CPU)
• C) Equipment designed to store large volumes of data for long-term storage
• D) Equipment used to capture information and commands

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Definitions:

Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets are tangible or intangible assets that a company holds for use over several years, such as buildings, machinery, or patents.

Prepayment

Payment made for goods or services before they have been received or provided, often resulting in a current asset on the balance sheet.

Deferred Rent

An accounting practice where rent expenses are not immediately recognized but instead allocated over future periods to match usage with expense.

Financial Statements

Papers that give a summary of a company's financial status, featuring the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.