Which of the following statements is true of distributed databases?
A) They store data on one central server in an organization.
B) They are limited by the data's physical location.
C) In distributed databases, local storage of data increases response time.
D) In distributed databases, local storage of data increases communication costs.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Distributed databases store data across multiple locations, known as nodes or sites, and data is accessed through a network. In this setup, local storage of data can increase communication costs due to the need for data synchronization and messaging between different sites. Therefore, option D is correct, while options A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately describe distributed databases.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Distributed Databases