Which of the Following Is an Alias

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an alias?

• A) A file whose records consist of data item descriptions
• B) The use of more than one name for the same field
• C) The user having the final responsibility for a data item
• D) The physical form in which data are stored in a database

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Definitions:

Triassic

A geologic period and system which lasted from about 252 to 201 million years ago, marking the beginning of the Mesozoic Era.

Carboniferous

A geologic period and system that occurred around 359 to 299 million years ago, known for its vast swamp forests and the formation of significant coal deposits.

Ordovician

A geological period, approximately 485 to 444 million years ago, marked by significant diversification of life, especially in marine environments.

Cretaceous

A geological period from about 145 to 66 million years ago, known for the dominance of dinosaurs and ending with their mass extinction.