Which DBMS component is responsible for managing data stored on disk?

Options

  • A. Query parser
  • B. Storage manager
  • C. SQL compiler
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. Storage manager

Detailed Explanation

  • Storage manager: Manages data files, indexes and access to stored records.
  • It acts as an interface between low-level stored data and application programs or queries.
  • It helps organize and retrieve information from secondary storage.