Which type of system is primarily designed for analytical processing and storing large amounts of historical data?

Options

  • A. Transaction Processing System
  • B. Data Warehouse
  • C. Operating System
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. Data Warehouse

Detailed Explanation

  • A Data Warehouse stores integrated historical data from multiple sources.
  • It is mainly used for analysis, reporting and decision-making.
  • It commonly supports OLAP (Online Analytical Processing).