Data in Databases Are Constantly in Use or Undergoing Changes

question 62

Multiple Choice

Data in databases are constantly in use or undergoing changes. As a result, it is impossible to use them for complex decision making or problem solving tasks. Which of the following was identified in your text as an appropriate solution to this problem?

• A) Set aside specific time windows each day for halting data changes or new inputs to the database so that decision making or problem solving applications can use the data.
• B) Conduct decision making or problem solving tasks prior to transferring data to the database.
• C) Use the database data anyway since the results are better than not conducting any decision or problem solving analysis at all.
• D) Extract, transform and load database data into a data warehouse where it can be formatted for further analysis.

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Definitions:

Aggregate Demand

represents the total demand for all goods and services in an economy at a given time and price level.

Short-Run Aggregate Supply

Represents the total output of goods and services produced in an economy at different price levels over a short period, during which some factors of production are fixed.

Short-Run Aggregate Supply

The total supply of goods and services that firms in an economy plan on selling during a short time period, at different possible price levels.

Money Supply

The money supply refers to the total amount of monetary assets available in an economy at a specific time, including cash, coins, and balances held in checking and savings accounts.