Which of the Following Best Describes the Metadata in a Database

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the metadata in a database?

• A) programs used to create, process, and administer a database
• B) special data that describes the structure of a database
• C) data that is stored in a Web site
• D) special data that is unique to a specific user

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Definitions:

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Financial Crisis

A situation characterized by a significant decline in the value of financial institutions or assets, leading to a loss of confidence and potentially economic downturns.

Fair Value Accounting

A method of accounting that measures and reports certain assets and liabilities at their estimated market values at the time of the financial statement.

Mark-to-Market

An accounting method that values assets and liabilities based on current market prices.