Static Data Members of a Certain Class

question 9

Multiple Choice

Static data members of a certain class:

• A) Can be accessed only if an object of that class exists.
• B) Cannot be changed, even by objects of the same that class.
• C) Have class scope.
• D) Can only be changed by static member functions.

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for a firm's potentially uncollectible accounts receivable.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An estimation of the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collectible.

Uncollectible Receivables

Accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect and writes off as a bad debt expense.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An estimation of the amount of credit sales that may not be collected, which is considered a contra asset account.