Which of the Following Statements About an Index File Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about an index file is (are) true?

• A) It is an auxiliary file to a data file that is used to increase the speed at which records in the related data file are sorted and accessed.
• B) It contains only two fields.
• C) It is maintained in order of the index key.
• D) All of the above statements about an index file are true.

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Definitions:

Present Value

The current evaluation of a future sum of money or chain of cash inflows, when calculated at an explicit rate of return.

Compounded Semiannually

Compounded Semiannually refers to the process of applying interest to both the initial principal and accumulated interest of a deposit or loan on a twice-yearly basis.

Present Value

The today's price of a future amount of money or streams of cash inflow, under a specified yield rate.

Compounded Monthly

Refers to the process of calculating interest where the accumulated interest is added to the principal sum at the end of each month, leading to "interest on interest."