Which of the Following Statements Is True About Selecting a DBMS

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about selecting a DBMS?

• A)It is common for most organizations to conduct an independent analysis to compare DBMSs on an annual basis.
• B)Large businesses are unlikely to switch from one DBMS to another because they have already made significant investments in their systems.
• C)An important consideration when selecting a DBMS is that it supports COBOL.
• D)Businesses often convert the majority of their data from one DBMS to another, even if they have been using one system for years.

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