Which of the following advances in information systems contributed to the emergence of data warehousing?
A) Improvements in database technology, particularly the relational data model
B) Advances in computer hardware, especially affordable mass storage and parallel computer architectures
C) Advances in middleware products that enabled enterprise database connectivity across heterogeneous platforms
D) All of the above
D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Expenses are recorded when
A) cash is paid for services rendered B) a bill is received in advance of services rendered C) services are rendered D) none are correct
Match each of the following items with the appropriate definitions.(A) Financing activities(B) Investing activities(C) Statement of cash flows(D) Indirect method(E) Direct method(F) Operating activities________ (1) A method of computing and reporting that involves adjusting net income by adding and subtracting items that that do not affect cash provided (used) by operating activities.________ (2) A financial statement that reports the cash inflows and cash outflows for an accounting period, and classifies those cash flows as operating, investing, or financing activities.________ (3) A method of computing and reporting the net cash provided (used) by operating activities that lists the major items of operating cash receipts, and then subtracts the major items of operating cash
payments.________ (4) Transactions that include purchasing and selling plant assets and investments in debt and equity securities.________ (5) Transactions with a company's owners and creditors that include obtaining cash from issuing debt and repaying the amounts borrowed, and distributing cash to owners.________ (6) Activities that involve the production or purchase of merchandise and the sale of goods or services to customers, including expenditures related to administering the business. What will be an ideal response?
Suppose that a highway is governed by a use fee charged to motorists that is based on congestion, operation and maintenance. The total traffic t is used to determine the cost of 5t2 + 7t. What is the marginal cost?
A) 12 B) 5t + 7 C) 10 D) 10t + 7