Disadvantages of centralized databases are all of the following except:
A)they are vulnerable to a single point of failure.
B)when users are widely dispersed and need data manipulations,they can experience transmission delays.
C)when the centralized database computer fails to function properly,all users are affected.
D)much more expensive to set up and maintain than a distributed database.

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The statement says "except" which means all of the disadvantages mentioned are true except for one. Option D is the only disadvantage that is not true as centralized databases are generally less expensive to set up and maintain than distributed databases. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Disadvantages of Centralized Databases Are All of the Following Except