A Design Goal for Distributed Databases to Allow Programmers to Treat

question 72

Multiple Choice

A design goal for distributed databases to allow programmers to treat a data item replicated at several sites as though it were at one site is called:

• A) location transparency.
• B) replication accessibility.
• C) replication transparency.
• D) data accessibility.

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Definitions:

Insiders

Individuals within an organization who have access to confidential and proprietary information not available to the public, such as executives and key employees.

Reporting Issuer

A corporation that has issued securities to the public and is obligated to disclose periodic financial information to regulatory agencies and shareholders.

Outstanding Voting Rights

The rights to vote that are held by shareholders of a company, which have not been exercised yet.

Self-Regulating Organizations

Entities that operate independently to enforce rules and standards within a particular industry or profession without direct government oversight.