Which of the following describes a database that is a structured collection of facts?

a. Synthesized databases
b. Portal databases
c. Electronic journal databases
d. Bibliographic databases


ANS: D
Synthesized databases are prefiltered records for particular topics. Portals are web pages that act as a starting point for using the Web or Web-based services. Bibliographic databases are a struc-tured collection of facts.

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