FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

WHAT IS COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A bank thinks of getting a database package. They have particular needs, such as having their logo on every screen and timing employees performing tasks. The best software in this case would be:
A
bespoke
B
off the shelf
C
open source
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Control of data redundancy In the database approach, ideally, each data item is stored in only one place in the database. This is known as data normalization, and it ensures consistency and saves storage space.

Detailed explanation-2: -Relational database management systems (RDBMS) are the most popular data model because of its user-friendly interface. It is based on normalizing data in the rows and columns of the tables. This is a viable option when you need a data storage system that is scalable, flexible, and able to manage lots of information.

Detailed explanation-3: -The casual end users access the database occasionally. Each time they access the database their request will change. They use sophisticated database query language to retrieve the data from the database.

Detailed explanation-4: -Databases support good data access because: Large volumes of data can be stored in one place. Multiple users can read and modify the data at the same time. Databases are searchable and sortable, so the data you need can be found quick and easily.

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