A Measurement of How Many Tasks a Computer Can Accomplish

question 20

Multiple Choice

A measurement of how many tasks a computer can accomplish in a certain amount of time is called a(n) __________ .

• A)real-time system
• B)application analysis
• C)cycle speed
• D)throughput

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Definitions:

Financial Information System

A system that collects and processes financial data to produce reports useful for decision-making purposes.

Fair Market Value

An estimate of the price at which an asset would change hands between a willing buyer and seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of relevant facts.

Cost

The amount of money or resources expended in order to obtain an item or service.

Monetary Unit Assumption

An accounting principle that assumes transactions and events can be represented in monetary units or currency.