Accounting Information Systems (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133428537
Author: Marshall B. Romney, Paul J. Steinbart
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 1CQ
To determine
Identify the correct answer with respect to database management system.
Expert Solution & Answer
Answer to Problem 1CQ
Option (b).
Explanation of Solution
Database Management System (DBMS): A database management system is a software package that handles the storage, retrieval and updating the data in a computer system. A user can interpret the request to retrieve, manipulate and the store the required data using a Structured Query Language (SQL).
Identify the correct answer with respect to database management system.
Justification for correct answer:
Option b:
The relational data model displays the stored data in the form of tables or a relation. Therefore, it is a correct answer.
Justification for incorrect answers:
Option a:
A hierarchical database is a database that shows the data stored in the form of a hierarchy. Therefore, it is an incorrect answer.
Option c:
An object oriented database is used to display the data as objects. Therefore, it is an incorrect answer.
Option d:
A file-based data model is used to display the data that is stored in the format of files. Therefore, it is an incorrect answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option (b).
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