In a Three-Level DBMS Architecture, the Layer That Interacts Directly

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a three-level DBMS architecture, the layer that interacts directly with the hardware is the _______ level.

• A) external
• B) conceptual
• C) internal
• D) physical

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Definitions:

Yearly Variations

Changes that occur on an annual basis in various environmental or climatic factors, such as temperature, precipitation, and day length.

Playa

A shallow, closed basin in a generally dry environment.

Alluvial Fan

A fan or cone-shaped deposit of sediment built up by streams, typically found where a fast-flowing river flattens, slows, and spreads typically at the mouth of a canyon.

Desert Wash

A sandy or gravel-rich channel in a desert or other arid region.