Which of the Following Are the Advantages of a DBMS

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the advantages of a DBMS (database management system) ?

• A) Database systems can support enterprise-wide applications more effectively than file processing systems.
• B) Effective database administration helps ensure that standards for data names, formats, and documentation are followed uniformly throughout an organization.
• C) A DBMS is scalable which makes it easier to meet the rapidly changing needs of a business enterprise.
• D) Systems that interact with a DBMS are relatively dependent of how the physical data is maintained.

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