Author Question: A primary key is converted in a hashed file organization. Indicate whether the statement is true ... (Read 65 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

A primary key is converted in a hashed file organization.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding paper versus electronic reports?

A) Ink-jet printers and laser printers produce reports that look identical to the display screen.
B) Impact printers can exactly replicate a screen report to paper.
C) Impact printers are very fast, very reliable, and relatively inexpensive.
D) Impact printers are mainly used for producing large batches of reports.
E) When designing forms and reports for use with impact printers, you may be limited in the range of formatting, text types, and highlighting options.

nickk12214 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE
Explanation: In hashed file organization, the address of each row is determined using an algorithm (see Figure 9-20C) that converts a primary key value into a row address.
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Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) Impact printers are good at rapidly producing reports that contain primarily alphanumeric information but cannot exactly replicate a screen report onto paper.
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