CIW Exam 1D0-541 Topic 5 Question 109 Discussion

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Question #: 109
Topic #: 5

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What is a data dictionary?

AA system catalog containing user data

BAn area of the database that is directly accessible by the user

CData that is stored in tables and is only accessible by the DBMS

DMetadata that is stored in tables and is only accessible by the DBMS

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Alfred

1 months ago

As a database admin, I can confirm that the data dictionary is the system catalog. It's the behind-the-scenes info that keeps everything running smoothly.

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Allene

5 days ago

D) Metadata that is stored in tables and is only accessible by the DBMS

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Malcom

9 days ago

A) A system catalog containing user data

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Ilona

9 days ago

That makes sense, the data dictionary is like the database's secret sauce.

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Marci

12 days ago

D) Metadata that is stored in tables and is only accessible by the DBMS

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Augustine

18 days ago

A) A system catalog containing user data

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Val

1 months ago

Haha, option B sounds like something a database newbie would choose. The data dictionary is definitely not user-accessible!

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Sherly

2 months ago

I agree with Chi, a data dictionary is essential for managing database metadata.

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Chi

2 months ago

I think it's D) Metadata that is stored in tables and is only accessible by the DBMS.

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Rosio

2 months ago

What is a data dictionary?

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Gertude

2 months ago

I was leaning towards B, but D makes more sense. The data dictionary is where the DBMS keeps all the details about the database structure and contents.

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Tony

18 days ago

Exactly, it's like a behind-the-scenes guide for the DBMS to efficiently handle the database operations.

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Renay

1 months ago

So, the data dictionary is like a catalog of information that the DBMS uses to understand and manipulate the database.

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Cheryll

1 months ago

I agree, D is the right choice. It stores information about the database schema, data types, constraints, and more.

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Luther

1 months ago

I think D is the correct answer. The data dictionary contains metadata that the DBMS uses to manage the database.

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Wava

2 months ago

Option D seems like the most accurate description of a data dictionary. It's where the metadata, or information about the data, is stored.

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