Which of the Following Components of a Database Management System

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following components of a database management system (DBMS) is used to design elements of an application using a database, such as data entry screens, interactive menus, and interfaces with other programming languages?

• A) The application generation component
• B) The application definition component
• C) The application administration component
• D) The application manipulation component

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Definitions:

Payback Period

The length of time it takes to recover the initial cost of an investment, calculated by dividing the investment cost by annual cash inflows.

Hurdle Rate

The lowest acceptable profit that a project or investment must generate to meet the requirements of a manager or investor.

Projected Cash Flows

Estimates of the amount of money expected to flow in and out of a business over a future period.

Time Value of Money

The principle that a dollar received today is worth more than a dollar received in the future, due to its potential earning capacity.