What Is One Advantage of a Database Over a Flat

question 95

Multiple Choice

What is one advantage of a database over a flat file system?

• A)Hardware and software start-up costs are low when using a database.
• B)A database is simple and easy to design.
• C)Programs and data are interdependent in a database.
• D)A database uses more sophisticated security measures.

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used by a company to record its investment in another company when it has significant influence but does not fully control it.

Ownership Percentage

The share or portion of a company that is owned by an individual or entity, typically expressed as a percentage of total outstanding shares.

Voting Stock

Shares that give the shareholder the right to vote on matters of corporate policy and the election of the board of directors.

Common Stock

Shares representing ownership in a corporation, entitling the shareholder to a portion of the corporation's profits and a vote in shareholder meetings.