All of the Following Have Contributed to an Increase in Software

question 76

Multiple Choice

All of the following have contributed to an increase in software flaws except:

• A)the growing complexity of software programs.
• B)the growing size of software programs.
• C)demands for timely delivery to markets.
• D)the inability to fully test programs.
• E)the increase in malicious intruders seeking system access.

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Definitions:

Gross Margin Percentage

A financial metric that represents the portion of sales revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes and interest, have been deducted from total revenue.

Dividend Payout Ratio

The percentage of earnings paid to shareholders in the form of dividends, calculated by dividing total dividends by net income.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric that measures a company's profitability by dividing its net income by the number of outstanding shares of its common stock.