The Entity-Relationship (E-R) Model Is _____

question 50

Multiple Choice

The Entity-Relationship (E-R) model is _____.

• A) a diagramming technique that describes record structures (i.e. the fields that make up the records of a file)
• B) an alternative to indexing and hashing as a means for providing direct access in files
• C) a diagramming technique that describes entities, their attributes, and the relationships between them
• D) an alternative to file design in which attributes are used instead of fields
• E) a diagramming technique that relates entities to each other, attributes to each other, and relationships to each other

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Definitions:

Commercial Paper

An unsecured, short-term debt instrument issued by corporations, typically used for the financing of payroll, accounts payable, and inventories.

Short-term Finance

Financing options intended for a period typically less than one year, used to address immediate operational needs.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds over a period of time.

Operating Cycle

The time period between the purchase of inventory and the collection of accounts receivable from the sale of that inventory.