The New Capability of _____ Has Blurred the Concept of "At

question 44

Multiple Choice

The new capability of _____ has blurred the concept of "at work."

• A)instant messaging
• B)e-mail
• C)telecommuting
• D)blogs

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Definitions:

Zero-Coupon Bond

A bond that is issued at a discount and repaid at face value at maturity, without periodic interest payments.

Duration

A measure of the sensitivity of the price of a bond or other debt instrument to a change in interest rates, typically expressed in years.

Coupon

The interest rate on a bond that the issuer promises to pay to the holder until maturity.

Zero-Coupon Bond

A bond that does not pay periodic interest and is sold at a discount from its face value, with the return being the difference between the purchase price and the bond's face value at maturity.