Match the Following Terms with Their Meanings

question 111

Short Answer

Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. anomaly
II. composite key
III. encryption
IV. non-key field
A. the process of altering digital information using an algorithm to make it unreadable to anyone except those who possess the key
B. an error or inconsistency that occurs when you add, edit, and delete data
C. a field that is not part of the primary key
D. a primary key that is made up of two or more fields

Know the distinction between debt financing and invested-capital financing.

Recognize the risks involved in IPOs and stock price manipulation.

Understand the flow of savings to investments in a modern economy.

Identify the characteristics and functionality of money market securities.

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Definitions:

Nonmanufacturing Activities

Business operations and activities that do not involve the production of goods, such as sales, marketing, and service delivery.

Manufacturing Activities

Tasks and processes involved in converting raw materials into finished goods, often including assembly, fabrication, and quality control.

Time Variance

The difference between the actual time taken to complete a task and the estimated time planned for it.

Direct Labor Hours

The total number of hours worked directly on a product or service by employees, usually used to allocate manufacturing costs.