Which of the following describes a periodic inventory?

Taxes paid semiannually
It is used by accountants as a reference for a balance sheet
A monthly accounting of sales activity
Accounting for merchandise on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual basis


Accounting for merchandise on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual basis

Rationale: A periodic inventory accounts for merchandise on a monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual basis. Inventory is taken at chosen intervals during the calendar year.

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The ________ serves as a widely used ethical guide for physicians who pledge to work for the good of the patient, to do him or her no harm, to prescribe no deadly drugs, to give no advice that could cause death, and to keep confidential medical information regarding the patient.

A. Medical Oath B. Code of Hammurabi C. Hypothetical Oath D. Hippocratic Oath

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Paget's disease causes bones to enlarge and become deformed and weak. One treatment for this disease is 

A. braces. B. chemotherapy. C. regular exercise. D. surgical remodeling of bones.

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Which of the following data is NOT necessary for a Pap smear?

a. Last normal menstrual period b. Hormonal therapies c. Children's ages d. Symptoms of disease

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Which of the following is an example of a negative right or liberty?

a. freedom of speech, as provided in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution b. freedom of religion, as provided in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution c. the right to use your labor, skills or mind to create goods and services d. all of the above

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