An example of an active data dictionary's use in the "input sense" is if it must be consulted to see who is authorized to access particular data.

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An active data dictionary in the "input sense" typically means it is automatically updated as changes occur in the database structure, not that it is consulted for access permissions. Access permissions would be an example of how the data dictionary is used in the "output sense," as it provides information about the database.

An Example of an Active Data Dictionary's Use in the "Input