Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)In a flat-file environment, data is partitioned into several disjointed systems, lists, and files.
• B)User data cannot be combined and shared among authorized users.
• C)Database users should each work on their own copy of the database.
• D)Controlling redundancy is easier in a flat file than in a database.

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Definitions:

Plowback Ratio

The proportion of earnings that a company retains and reinvests into its operations rather than distributing as dividends.

Dividend Payout Ratio

The fraction of net income a firm pays to its shareholders in dividends, expressed as a percentage.

Operating Capacity

The maximum output or production level that a facility or business can achieve under normal circumstances.

Internal Growth Rate

The maximum growth rate a firm can achieve without external financing while maintaining a stable financial structure.