Which of the following statements about a database catalog is correct?
Options
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A.
It stores metadata about database objects
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B.
It is used only to store images
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C.
It replaces the database management system
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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)
A.
It stores metadata about database objects
Detailed Explanation
- Database catalog: Maintains metadata describing database objects.
- It can contain information about schemas, tables, columns, indexes and constraints.
- It helps the DBMS manage and understand database structures.
