The Select Operation

question 61

Multiple Choice

The select operation:

• A) combines relational tables to provide the user with more information than is otherwise available.
• B) creates a subset consisting of columns in a table.
• C) identifies the table from which the columns will be selected.
• D) creates a subset consisting of all records in the file that meet stated criteria.
• E) specifies the content of the database.

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Definitions:

Great American Desert

A term used in the 19th century to describe the arid region of the United States Great Plains, wrongly perceived as unfit for agriculture.

Peace Policy Era

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Indian Education

The educational systems and practices specifically designed for the indigenous populations of India, aiming at preserving their cultural heritage while providing academic and vocational training.

Ghost Dance

A spiritual movement that arose among Native American peoples in the late 19th century, promising the restoration of their lands and way of life.