Which of the Following Statements Is True About a Computer

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about a computer?

• A)Its electronic components process data using instructions.
• B)It creates data from information that it gathers using software that directs the processing in the computer.
• C)It converts data to information or converts information to data, depending on the status of the information processing cycle.
• D)It is an electronic device that processes data as specified by the computer user when the user enters instructions.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time, used in capital budgeting to assess profitability of investments.

Cash Inflows

Money received by a business from its operational, financing, or investing activities.

Payback Period

The time it takes for an investment to generate an amount of income or cash equal to the cost of the investment.

Net Cash Flow

The sum of all cash receipts minus all cash payments over a period, reflecting the company's liquidity position.