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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Store an organizational chart showing reporting…
A company needs to store an organizational chart showing reporting relationships. Which database model is most appropriate?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates choose 'Relational' because it is the most common model, but they overlook that hierarchical databases are specifically designed for strict parent-child structures like org charts, whereas relational databases require cumbersome recursive queries.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Hierarchical
A hierarchical database model is most appropriate for storing an organizational chart because it naturally represents parent-child relationships, such as manager-subordinate reporting lines, in a tree-like structure. This model allows each record to have a single parent and multiple children, directly mirroring the one-to-many relationships in a reporting hierarchy.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Relational
Why it's wrong here
Relational can model hierarchy but is not the most appropriate.
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Document
Why it's wrong here
Document databases store JSON-like documents.
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Graph
Why it's wrong here
Graph databases excel at complex relationships.
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Hierarchical
Why this is correct
Hierarchical databases are optimized for parent-child relationships.
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