If locks are not used to preserve data integrity, the updated records in a database may include only some of the data—and their contents depend on the order in which each process finishes its execution.

You have inserted new slides based on a word outline. how do you format these new slides to match the powerpoint presentation formatting? a. select all slides in the presentation and click format on the home tab. b. select the new slides and click reset on the home tab. c. select all slides in the presentation and click reset on the home tab. d. select the new slides and click format on the home tab.

Why is investing in a mutual fund less risky than investing in a particular company's stock? a. mutual funds only invest in blue-chip stocks. b. investments in mutual funds are more liquid. c. mutual funds hold a diversified portfolio of stocks. d. investments in mutual funds offer a higher rate of return.

In the context of the box model, what is the difference between a margin and a padding? a. a padding lies outside a box border, while a margin lies inside it. b. a padding lies inside a box border, while a margin lies outside it. c. a padding can be adjusted independently, while a margin depends on the size of its box. d. a padding depends on the size of its box, while a margin can be adjusted independently.