What is horizontal fragmentation in a distributed database?

Options

  • A. Dividing a table into rows
  • B. Dividing a table into columns
  • C. Combining multiple databases
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Dividing a table into rows

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: Horizontal fragmentation divides a relation into subsets of rows based on conditions. Each fragment retains the original table structure.