Which of the following is a flat file data format?

The correct answer is B. CSV. CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a flat file format that stores tabular data as plain text with values separated by delimiters, with no embedded hierarchy or relationships between records. XML (A), JSON (C), and HTML (D) are all hierarchical or structured markup formats that use…

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AXML
BCSV
CJSON
DHTML

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B
95% (54)
C
4% (2)
D
2% (1)

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CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a flat file format that stores tabular data as plain text with values separated by delimiters, with no embedded hierarchy or relationships between records. XML (A), JSON (C), and HTML (D) are all hierarchical or structured markup formats that use nesting and tags to represent data relationships, disqualifying them as flat file formats. Flat files store data in a simple, two-dimensional structure without any inherent relational or hierarchical organization.

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