FC0-U71 Data and Database Fundamentals Practice Question
Which of the following is a valid reason to use a database instead of a spreadsheet?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Databases provide query capabilities and enforce data integrity
Databases support complex queries using SQL and provide data integrity features like constraints.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Spreadsheets cannot store numbers
Why it's wrong here
Spreadsheets do store numbers.
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Spreadsheets are harder to learn
Why it's wrong here
Not a valid reason; ease of learning is subjective.
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Databases provide query capabilities and enforce data integrity
Why this is correct
Correct; databases offer query languages and integrity constraints.
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Databases are always free
Why it's wrong here
Many databases are not free.
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