The Data Manipulation Language

question 21

Multiple Choice

The data manipulation language

• A)defines the database to the database management system
• B)transfers data to the buffer area for manipulation
• C)enables application programs to interact with and manipulate the database
• D)describes every data element in the database

Understand the concept of economies of scale and its impact on long-run average total cost.

Identify the relationship between input changes and output changes in relation to economies, diseconomies, and constant returns to scale.

Analyze the effects of scaling inputs on output and cost in the context of economies and diseconomies of scale.

Interpret diagrams related to economies and diseconomies of scale, minimum efficient scale, and constant returns to scale.

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