Because the high costs of a data warehouse can make them too expensive for a company to operate, some organizations turn to an alternative, called an) _______________ which is smaller, less expensive and designed to serve the needs of a specific SBU, department or function, such as finance, marketing, or operations.
A) Analytical database
B) Data backup system
C) Operational data store
D) Data mart

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A data mart is a smaller, less expensive version of a data warehouse that is designed to serve the needs of a specific SBU, department or function. It is used for analyzing a particular subject area and may draw data from multiple sources. The other options - analytical database, data backup system, and operational data store - do not meet the criteria of being a smaller, less expensive version of a data warehouse designed for a specific department or function.

Because the High Costs of a Data Warehouse Can Make