Which Type of DDBMS Has at Least Two Sites at Which

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which type of DDBMS has at least two sites at which the local DBMS are different?

• A) homogeneous DDBMS
• B) heterogeneous DDBMS
• C) holistic DDBMS
• D) DDBMS

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