Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Hierarchical

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of a hierarchical DBMS?

• A) child records can have more than one parent record
• B) parent records can have many child records
• C) the DBMS works well with complex data
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Net Income

The net earnings of a company once all costs and taxes are subtracted from the total income.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' equity represents the owners' claim after subtracting total liabilities from total assets, indicating the net worth of a company from the shareholders' perspective.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting its liabilities, representing the ownership stake of the shareholders.