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What is the primary distinction between data and information?
Data is processed to be useful in decision making, while information is just raw facts
What is the primary characteristic of a file in a file-based system?
A sequence of records with a specific format
What is the main reason for data redundancy in file-based systems?
Different programs have separate copies of the same data
What is the primary consequence of program-data dependence in file-based systems?
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What is the estimated percentage of the information systems budget spent on program maintenance in file-based systems?
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What is the primary limitation of file-based systems in terms of development?
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