What Is a Broad Term Encompassing the Protection of Information

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is a broad term encompassing the protection of information from accidental or intentional misuse by persons inside or outside an organization?

• A) Ethics
• B) Privacy
• C) Copyright
• D) Information security

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Definitions:

Profitability Ratio

A category of financial metrics used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, assets, equity, or other financial aspects.

Payout Ratio

A financial metric indicating the proportion of earnings a company pays to its shareholders in dividends, expressed as a percentage of the company's net income.

Times Interest Earned

Times Interest Earned is a financial metric that measures a company's ability to meet its interest obligations, calculated as earnings before interest and taxes divided by interest expense.

Inventory Turnover

A ratio indicating how often a company sells and replaces its stock of goods during a period, calculated as cost of goods sold divided by average inventory.