The Purpose of the Restrictive Debt Covenant That Imposes Fixed

The purpose of the restrictive debt covenant that imposes fixed assets restrictions is to ________.

A) protect the lender by controlling the risk and marketability of the borrower's security investment alternatives
B) limit the amount of fixed-payment obligations
C) ensure a cash shortage does not cause an inability to meet current obligations
D) prevent the firm from liquidation and ensure its ability to repay the debt