Variable-Length Records Contain

question 49

Multiple Choice

Variable-length records contain:

• A) both a variable number of fields and variable field lengths.
• B) both a variable number of fields and fixed field lengths.
• C) both a fixed number of fields and variable field lengths.
• D) both a fixed number of fields and fixed field lengths.

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Definitions:

Social Mobility

The movement of individuals or groups within or between social strata in a society.

Intra-Generational Mobility

The movement of individuals within or between social classes and occupations over their lifetime, reflecting changes in their social and economic status.

Social Stratification

Social Stratification is the hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in society, often based on factors such as class, race, and gender, which affects people's access to resources and opportunities.

Deinstitutionalization

Refers to the process of reducing the population of mental hospitals and similar institutions by discharging patients into the community, often criticized for lacking adequate support for those discharged.