The Primary Distinguishing Characteristic of Geographical Information Systems Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

The primary distinguishing characteristic of geographical information systems is:

• A) every record or digital object has a unique identifier
• B) every record or digital object is visible to the user
• C) every record or digital object must be accessed by programmers
• D) every record or digital object has an identified geographical location
• E) every record or digital object is encrypted

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Definitions:

Maturity Matching

A financial strategy that involves matching the duration of assets and liabilities to mitigate risk.

Financing

The act of supplying capital for enterprise operations, acquisitions, or investment purposes.

Duration

A measure of the sensitivity of the price of a bond or other debt instrument to changes in interest rates, often indicating the bond's price volatility.

Red Herring

In financial contexts, a red herring is a preliminary prospectus filed by a company with the SEC, usually in connection with an initial public offering, containing important information but lacking details on price and offering size.