A contingent liability is:
A. An obligation arising from a future event.
B. An obligation arising from the purchase of goods or services on credit.
C. Always of a specific amount.
D. A potential obligation that depends on a future event arising from a past transaction or event.
E. An obligation not requiring future payment.
Answer: D
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a. 0 b. $115 million c. $230 million d. $250 million
(CMA adapted, Jun 96 #15) Refer to the Fabulous Engine Company example. If Fabulous uses a weighted average periodic inventory system, the total cost of the inventory for carburetor 2642J at March 31 is
a. $188,374 b. $194,200 c. $198,301 d. $198,374 e. $199,233
One advantage that packages provide is that constructs, such as variables, cursors, types, and exceptions, declared in the specification are ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is false regarding defenses to liability under CERCLA?
a. A defense to liability is that the release of hazardous substances was caused solely by an act of God, such as an earthquake. b. A defense to liability is that the release of hazardous substances was caused solely by an act of war. c. A defense exists for purchasers of brownfields, contaminated sites that are eligible for cleaning and reclaiming with assistance from the Superfund. d. A defense exists if the defendant is less than 50% at fault for the contamination.