Operational and Informational Systems Are Generally Separated Because of Which

question 55

Multiple Choice

Operational and informational systems are generally separated because of which of the following factors?

• A) A data warehouse centralizes data that are scattered throughout disparate operational systems and makes them readily available for decision support applications.
• B) A properly designed data warehouse decreases value to data.
• C) A separate data warehouse increases contention for resources.
• D) Only operational systems allow SQL statements.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one more unit of a good varies as the volume of production increases.

Industry Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the total quantity of a good or service that businesses in an industry are willing to sell at various price levels.

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one additional unit of a good varies as the quantity of production increases.

Industry Supply Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the total output of the industry over a range of prices.