What Type of Databases Are Employees Using When They Access

question 53

Multiple Choice

What type of databases are employees using when they access online data banks, whether those data banks are free or paid for through subscriptions?

• A) Common databases
• B) Distributed databases
• C) External databases
• D) Local databases

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Definitions:

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