Which of the following is a major disadvantage of excessive data redundancy?
Options
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A.
Increased storage consumption
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B.
Possibility of inconsistent data
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C.
Difficulty maintaining duplicate information
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D.
More than one of the above
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
D.
More than one of the above
Detailed Explanation
- Storage consumption: Duplicate information uses additional storage space.
- Data inconsistency: Different copies may contain different values.
- Maintenance difficulty: Multiple copies must be kept synchronized.
- These are common disadvantages of excessive redundancy.
