A persistent collection of interrelated data items can be defined as which of the following?
A.
database
B.
database management system
C.
database security
D.
database shadowing
Explanation:
A database can be defined as a persistent collection of interrelated data items.
Persistency is obtained through the preservation of integrity and through the use of nonvolatile storage media.
The description of a database is a schema and a Data Description Language (DDL) defines the schema.
Incorrect Answers:
B: A database management system is the software that maintains and provides access to the database. This is
not what is described in the question.
C: Database security restricts access to the database to authorized users and applications. This is not what is
described in the question.
D: Database shadowing creates a replica of the database on another database server for redundancy
purposes. This is not what is described in the question.Krutz, Ronald L. and Russell Dean Vines, The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the CISSP and ISSEP Exams,
2nd Edition, Wiley Publishing, Indianapolis, 2004, p. 67