Which type of database is generally designed to handle flexible schemas and large-scale distributed data?

Options

  • A. NoSQL Database
  • B. Hierarchical Database
  • C. Flat File Database
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. NoSQL Database

Detailed Explanation

  • NoSQL databases support data models beyond the traditional relational table model.
  • Many NoSQL databases support flexible schemas and horizontal scalability.
  • Examples include MongoDB, Cassandra and Redis.