Which of the Following Defines a Scratch File

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines a scratch file?

• A) A temporary file used during processing and is purged when the operation is completed
• B) A file that stores instructions to tell the computer how to process data
• C) A file that stores permanent records of transactions
• D) A duplicate copy of a file made for security reasons and stored off-site

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Definitions:

Horizontal Sum

The process of adding the quantities demanded by all individuals at different price levels to determine the total market demand at each price.

Vertical Sum

A concept typically used in the context of aggregating demand curves, where the quantities at each price level are summed vertically across different consumers or markets.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price within a given time period.

Real Incomes

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with money income, taking into account the effects of inflation on purchasing power.