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vicotolentino

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What is the definition of a data warehouse (DW) in simple terms?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

An ________ primarily serves businesses that buy indirect goods on a spot purchasing basis.
 
  A) e-distributor
  B) e-procurement company
  C) exchange
  D) industry consortium



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Answer to Question 1

In simple terms, a data warehouse (DW) is a pool of data produced to support decision making; it is also a repository of current and historical data of potential interest to managers throughout the organization.

Answer to Question 2

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