(a) Define the term data dictionary. (b) Define metadata
What will be an ideal response?
(a) A data dictionary is a reference work of data about data (metadata) created by the systems analyst based on data flow diagrams. It collects and coordinates specific data terms, confirming what each term means to different people in the organization.
(b) Metadata is data about data.
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