The Example the Book Gave of Www

question 212

Multiple Choice

The example the book gave of www.EllisIsland.org, which generates more than 2.5 billion hits, is a site that offers a database that can easily adjust to handle massive volumes of information. What is this an example of?

• A) Increased scalability and performance
• B) Increased information security
• C) Reduced information redundancy
• D) Increased flexibility

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Definitions:

Tension Reduction Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that certain behaviors (e.g., substance use) are motivated by a desire to reduce stress or negative emotions.

Physical Symptoms

Observable signs or indications of a medical condition or disease.

Withdrawal

Adverse physiological reactions exhibited when a drug-dependent person stops using that drug; the withdrawal symptoms are typically unpleasant and opposite to the drug’s effects.

Cirrhosis

A chronic liver disease marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and fibrous thickening of tissue, which can lead to liver failure.