Briefly Describe the Function of the DBMS in a Database

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Essay

Briefly describe the function of the DBMS in a database system.

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Definitions:

IRR

Internal Rate of Return, a financial metric used to estimate the profitability of potential investments by identifying the rate of growth a project is expected to generate.

Profitability Index

A calculation that compares the present value of all future cash flows of an investment to its initial cost, used to assess its profitability.

Net Present Value (NPV)

The calculation used to find today's value of a future stream of payments and receipts, factoring in the time value of money.

Option to Abandon

A strategic decision-making right allowing a company to cease investment in a project if operational costs outweigh the benefits.