One Advantage of a Database Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

One advantage of a database is:

• A) it permits a retail store to directly gather information on the customers who do business with its competitors, so it can target promotional materials to those people.
• B) it creates efficiency in that the store can quickly replenish items that are purchased.
• C) it prevents identity theft.
• D) it prevents stores from exchanging customer information with each other.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

The cost of raw materials that can be directly traced to the production process.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected standard cost, which can indicate changes in material costs over time.

Particular Product

A specific item produced by a company, distinguished by its unique characteristics, as opposed to a general category of products.

Last Month

Refers to the period of time immediately preceding the current month.