A Person, Place, or Thing Within a System That Transforms

question 56

Multiple Choice

A person, place, or thing within a system that transforms data is called:

• A)external entity
• B)relevant environment
• C)internal entity
• D)boundary

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Definitions:

Cases of First Impression

Legal cases in which a court must decide on a matter that has not been previously adjudicated, setting a precedent for future cases.

Public Policy

The principles, laws, and actions adopted or proposed by a government to address issues of public concern, affecting how society manages its resources and governs its members.

Equitable Maxim

A general legal principle applied in fairness (equity) cases, guiding judges in decision making where strict application of the law might result in an unjust outcome.

Equity

In legal contexts, refers to the body of principles constituting what is fair and right; in finance, refers to the value of an owner's interest in property or a business, after debts are subtracted.