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How does a DBMS store data on its direct access files?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The presence of one or more foreign keys in a relation prevents ________.
 
  A) the elimination of modification anomalies
  B) the elimination of duplicated data
  C) more complex SQL for multitable subqueries and joins
  D) Both A and B are correct



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Answer to Question 1

Usually the DBMS creates large physical records, also called blocks. The physical records are used as containers for logical records. Physical records are addressed by a relative record number (RRN).

Answer to Question 2

B



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