What is metadata in a database?

Options

  • A. Data about data
  • B. Data that is permanently deleted
  • C. Only numerical data
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Data about data

Detailed Explanation

  • Metadata means data about data.
  • It describes the structure, properties and characteristics of stored data.
  • Examples include table names, column names, data types and constraints.