Why was this approach has largely been replaced by relational database technology.

1. Outline and describe three types of report formats and explain how and why such report formats would be used within a business organization.

2. Explain the process of sorting and merging files within a database application and provide an example of such data manipulation within a marketing information system.

 

1. Outline the three main facets of traditional data file design and suggest why this approach has largely been replaced by relational database technology.

2. Define the term database management system (DBMS) and explain the main role and function of a database management system.