If the distributed database divides the database into nonoverlapping segments, it is called a ________ database.

Retained earnings is decreased by

A. revenues. B. assets. C. expenses. D. owner's investments.

Which of the following is an example of internal failure costs?

A) costs incurred for the evaluation of the quality of suppliers' processes B) costs incurred in the inspection at various stages of production C) cost incurred for the reworking of substandard products D) cost incurred as warranty expenses