Which of the following statements is true?a. Cookies were originally intended to facilitate advertising on the Web.b. Cookies always contain encrypted data.c. Cookies are text files and never contain encrypted data. d. Cookies contain the URLs of sites the user visits. e. Web browsers cannot function without cookies.

Which of the following statements is true?a. Cookies were originally intended to facilitate advertising on the Web.b. Cookies always contain encrypted data.c. Cookies are text files and never contain encrypted data. d. Cookies contain the URLs of sites the user visits. e. Web browsers cannot function without cookies.

Accounting Information Systems

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337619202

Author:Hall, James A.

Publisher:Hall, James A.

Chapter8: Financial Reporting And Management Reporting Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

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