What is the closed database architecture?


The closed database architecture is similar in concept to the basic flat-file model. Under this approach a database management system is used to provide minimal technological advantage over flat-file systems. The DBMS is little more than a private but powerful file system. Each function has a private database.

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A growing form of e-commerce in the business-to-business sector is:

A) discount houses B) financial institutions C) online exchanges and auctions D) insurance purchases

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When the seller allows only certain outlets to carry its products, this strategy is called ________

A) exclusive distribution B) subjective dealing C) selective distribution D) exclusive pricing E) disintermediation

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Which of the following best represents a screening decision?

a. determining which project has the highest net present value b. determining if a project's internal rate of return exceeds the firm's cost of capital c. determining which projects are mutually exclusive d. determining which are the best projects

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Dove Corporation began its operations on September 1 of the current year. Budgeted sales for the first three months of business are $250,000, $320,000, and $410,000, respectively, for September, October, and November. The company expects to sell 20% of its merchandise for cash. Of sales on account, 70% are expected to be collected in the month of the sale, 30% in the month following the sale. The

cash collections in November are: A) $312,000 B) $388,400 C) $487,000 D) $410,000

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