A data dictionary:
A)Is a book defining computer terms
B)Is a reference document describing how accounting data are collected
C)Is usually a computer file that maintains descriptive information about the data items of an accounting information system
D)all of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A data dictionary is essentially a centralized repository of information about data such as meaning, relationships to other data, origin, usage, and format. It is commonly used in information systems, including accounting information systems, to ensure data consistency and clarity. Choices A and B describe other types of resources or documents, not a data dictionary.

A Data Dictionary