In the Specialized Media Server Approach to Object DBMS

question 26

Multiple Choice

In the specialized media server approach to object DBMS:

• A) Transaction processing involves both complex objects and usual data
• B) Application programs will contain both API calls to media servers for complex objects and SQL statements for usual data
• C) Processing of complex objects such as video data has poor performance
• D) Joint retrieval of usual data and complex data is performed efficiently

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Definitions:

Specialization In Production

The process by which businesses or economies focus on producing a limited range of goods or services to gain greater efficiency and productivity.

International Trade

The exchange of goods and services between countries, allowing for specialization, more efficient production, and access to a broader range of products.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce more of a good or service with a given amount of resources than competitors.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, leading to trade benefits.