Decoupling the Data from the System Applications Is a Major

question 46

Multiple Choice

Decoupling the data from the system applications is a major difference between the centralized database approach and the applications approach and is known as:

• A) data independence
• B) data manipulation
• C) data redundancy
• D) query language

Identify the functions and features of specific technologies such as cloud computing, smart phones, and VPNs.

Recognize security measures like passwords and backups in protecting data and network access.

Distinguish between different types of computer systems and their capabilities, such as midrange computers, supercomputers, and decision-support systems.

Understand the importance of disaster prevention strategies in information technology, including on-site and off-site data backup.

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Definitions:

Noncash Investing

Investment activities that do not involve immediate cash transactions, such as acquiring assets through exchange or issuing stock for assets.

Cash Dividend

A cash distribution of earnings by a corporation to its shareholders.

Note Payable

Note payable is a written promise to pay a specified amount of money, often with interest, by a certain date, serving as a formal loan agreement between a borrower and a lender.

Factory Equipment

Durable goods or machinery used in manufacturing processes, typically involving production or maintenance tasks.