Which of the Following Statements Holds True for the Term

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements holds true for the term encryption?

• A) It refers to a con executed using technology, typically targeted at acquiring sensitive information or tricking someone into installing malicious software.
• B) It refers to e-mail transmissions and packets that have been altered to seem as if they came from another source.
• C) It refers to scrambling data using a code or formula, known as a cipher, such that it is hidden from those who do not have the unlocking key.
• D) It refers to a seemingly tempting, but bogus target meant to draw hacking attempts.
• E) It refers to highly restrictive programs that permit communication only with approved entities and/or in an approved manner.

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Definitions:

Traditional Format

A conventional method of financial reporting where costs are classified by function (e.g., cost of goods sold, operating expenses) rather than by behavior.

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, showing the profitability of a company's core activities.

Net Operating Income

represents the profit a company makes from its normal business operations, excluding non-operating income and expenses.

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect factory-related costs that are incurred when a product is manufactured, including costs such as maintenance, supplies, and utilities.