Multiple choice

When data changes in multiple lists and all lists are not updated, this causes

  1. data redundancy

  2. information overload

  3. duplicate data

  4. data inconsistency

  5. none of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Data inconsistency occurs when the same data exists in multiple locations and only some of those locations are updated during a change. This is a common problem in poorly designed databases that lack proper normalization or update mechanisms.

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