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FC0-U61 · Question #37

Which of the following would work BEST stored as a flat file rather than stored in a database?

The correct answer is C. Directions to doctor's office. Directions to doctor's office would work best stored as a flat file rather than stored in a database. A flat file is a simple text file that contains one record per line and has a fixed structure or format. A flat file is suitable for storing simple or static data that does not r

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Question

Which of the following would work BEST stored as a flat file rather than stored in a database?

Options

  • AContact list
  • BMovie theater locations
  • CDirections to doctor's office
  • DStore inventory

How the community answered

(37 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    81% (30)
  • D
    11% (4)

Explanation

Directions to doctor's office would work best stored as a flat file rather than stored in a database. A flat file is a simple text file that contains one record per line and has a fixed structure or format. A flat file is suitable for storing simple or static data that does not require frequent updates or complex queries. A database is a collection of organized data that can be accessed, manipulated, and updated using a database management system (DBMS). A database is suitable for storing complex or dynamic data that requires frequent updates or complex queries.

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#flat files#databases#data storage#structured data

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