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What is the term 'file-based approach' in the context mentioned in the text?
What is one of the limitations of the file-based approach mentioned in the text?
Why does the file-based approach lead to data inconsistency?
What makes it difficult to implement organization-wide security procedures in the file-based approach?
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In the file-based approach, what could happen if an item of data needs updating and it is not done across all relevant files?
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What aspect of the file-based approach can lead to difficulties with data management?
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What problem does the introduction of shared files solve?
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Why might file incompatibility arise when departments have to share files?
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What is the challenge associated with difficult to implement concurrency in file-based systems?
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Why might a change in currency pose a problem in a database system?
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Which of the following is a component of an information system that uses a Database Management System (DBMS)?
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What is one major advantage of a database approach over file-based systems?
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