Situations in Which Aggregated Data May Be Sufficient to Evaluate

question 4

Multiple Choice

Situations in which aggregated data may be sufficient to evaluate the performance of an entity include:

• A) Where the entity has not existed for a long period of time.
• B) Where the segments of the entity have highly correlated profit prospects.
• C) Where the entity has a large consolidated asset base.
• D) Where the entity operates in different geographic areas with different risks.
• E) None of the given answers.

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Definitions:

Radiometric Dating

A technique used to date materials such as rocks or carbon, by measuring the decay rate of radioactive isotopes contained within those materials.

K-Pg Boundary

A geological signature marking the transition between the Cretaceous (K) and Paleogene (Pg) periods, approximately 66 million years ago, associated with the mass extinction event that included the demise of the dinosaurs.

Cretaceous Period

A geological period from about 145 to 66 million years ago, known for being the last portion of the age of dinosaurs.

Tectonic Plates

Massive, irregularly shaped slabs of solid rock composing the Earth's lithosphere, whose movements cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountains.