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Which item facilitates communication between applications and databases?
Suggested Answer: B
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A database driver is a software component that enables communication between an application and a database.
Function: It acts as a bridge, allowing applications to send queries to the database and retrieve results.
Types: Common database drivers include ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) and JDBC (Java Database Connectivity).
Reference
'Database System Concepts' by Abraham Silberschatz, Henry F. Korth, and S. Sudarshan
'Data Management for Researchers' by Kristin Briney
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21 comments · newest first
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Allene
1 month ago
D) Database application doesn’t fit. It’s more about usage, not communication.
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Delpha
1 month ago
B) Database driver is the clear choice. It’s essential for communication.
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Emmanuel
1 month ago
C) Application driver sounds wrong. It’s not for databases.
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Alfred
2 months ago
I feel confused about A) Application database. Isn't that just storage?
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Ozell
2 months ago
Agreed! Without it, no data flow.
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Erasmo
2 months ago
I think it's B) Database driver. It connects apps to databases.
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Truman
2 months ago
I feel confident about B too. It’s the bridge between them.
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Catherin
2 months ago
B) Database driver is the clear choice. It's essential for communication.
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Malcom
2 months ago
Nah, that's not right. It stores data, not connects.
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Arthur
3 months ago
I'm unsure. What about A) Application database?
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Refugia
3 months ago
Agreed! Without it, no data flow.
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Dino
3 months ago
I think it's B) Database driver. It connects apps to databases.
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Trevor
3 months ago
I disagree, I think it could be C) Application driver.
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Verlene
3 months ago
Wait, is it really just the database driver? Seems too simple.
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Joanna
4 months ago
B is the right answer, no doubt!
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Ria
5 months ago
I thought it was A) Application database?
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Sherron
5 months ago
Definitely B) Database driver!
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Sunny
6 months ago
I’m leaning towards B as well. It seems to fit the role of facilitating communication, but I wish I had reviewed this topic more.
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Nilsa
6 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought an application driver was related to this too, but I can't recall the details.
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Lavina
6 months ago
I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and the answer was definitely not A or D.
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Tawanna
6 months ago
I think it might be the database driver, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember something about it in class.