EBK ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
EBK ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133428674
Author: Steinbart
Publisher: VST
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 4, Problem 1CQ
To determine

Identify the correct answer with respect to database management system.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

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).

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Database System Concepts
Computer Science
ISBN:9780078022159
Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Text book image
Starting Out with Python (4th Edition)
Computer Science
ISBN:9780134444321
Author:Tony Gaddis
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Digital Fundamentals (11th Edition)
Computer Science
ISBN:9780132737968
Author:Thomas L. Floyd
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
C How to Program (8th Edition)
Computer Science
ISBN:9780133976892
Author:Paul J. Deitel, Harvey Deitel
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Database Systems: Design, Implementation, & Manag...
Computer Science
ISBN:9781337627900
Author:Carlos Coronel, Steven Morris
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Programmable Logic Controllers
Computer Science
ISBN:9780073373843
Author:Frank D. Petruzella
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education