FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS

WHAT IS DATABASE MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is false regarding the reason why the function of system programmers should be separate from that of the database administrator?
A
If one person has the authority to both write programs and access data, then control issues become a concern.
B
The potential to commit fraud or embezzlement or to destroy or alter the company’s records increases.
C
The lack of proper segregation of duties provides more opportunity for someone to inject malicious code without being detected.
D
All information is false.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation. Database Administrators should not be authorizing access of clients, due to Separation of Duties principles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Network maintenance is not a function of the database.

Detailed explanation-3: -Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the database. Planning for backup and recovery of database information. Maintaining archived data on tape. Backing up and restoring the database.

Detailed explanation-4: -The different functionalities of a database administrator are maintaining database system software, developing physical database structures and data dictionary. Data Administrator: The Data Administrator is responsible for defining data elements, data names and their relationship with the database analyst.

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