A Disadvantage of a Distributed Database Management System (DDBMS)is That

question 53

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of a distributed database management system (DDBMS) is that:

• A)it is slower in terms of data access.
• B)adding new sites affects other sites' operations.
• C)it is processor dependent.
• D)there are lack of standards.

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