Answer to Question #295425 in Economics of Enterprise for Jen

Question

Which of the four database requirements would be violated if this data stream were placed in a table? If you have insufficient information to assess whether the requirement has been violated, discuss the additional data that you would need.

Answer 1

The four basic requirements of a database applications are:

1) Front- end interface:

It is the link between the user and the database oriented software, through which the user communicates to the back-end database.

2) Back-end Database:

It stores data which can be retrieved by the user only to the extent he is authorised to access.

3) Data Processing:

It is the process of transforming the data into information useful for making decisions.

4) Reporting System:

It is the system which helps in composing all the information in some integrated form known as a report.