5 Questions
What is the term used to describe the presence of duplicate data in multiple data files?
Data redundancy
Which term refers to the coupling of data stored in files?
Program data dependence
What is the result of the inability to share data among applications?
Lack of data sharing availability
What does a Database Management System (DBMS) allow an organization to do?
Centralize data
What is the main drawback of traditional file processing mentioned in the text?
Inability to share data among applications
Test your knowledge on file processing and the traditional approach which encourages data redundancy, inconsistency, and program data dependence. Learn about the challenges related to sharing data among applications and lack of flexibility in system.
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