REVEL for Accounting Information Systems -- Access Card (14th Edition)
REVEL for Accounting Information Systems -- Access Card (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134642628
Author: Marshall B. Romney, Paul J. Steinbart
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 1CQ
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Identify the correct answer with respect to database management system.

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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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