Data Integrity May Be Affected by How Data Is Stored

question 8

Multiple Choice

Data integrity may be affected by how data is stored. Which of the following storage methods is the most reliable?

• A)Portable hard drive with removable disk
• B)Optical media and disks
• C)Magnetic tape or cartridges
• D)Redundant Array of Disks (RAID)

Analyze the relationship between credit policy and firm financing needs.

Recognize the importance of credit terms, including discounts and payment periods, on buyer behavior and seller's costs.

Understand the factors determining the length of credit periods offered by sellers.

Evaluate the role of product characteristics and market conditions on credit terms.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

Spontaneous spreading of molecules or atoms through a fluid or gas.

Indigestible Substances

Materials that cannot be broken down and absorbed by the digestive enzymes and system of an organism, often passing through the system largely unchanged.

Entropy

Measure of how much the energy of a system is dispersed.

Energy Conversion

The process of changing one form of energy into another, such as solar energy into electricity.