Which of the following risks would be increased by the
installation of a database system?
A. Programming errors
B. Data entry errors
C. Improper file access
D. Loss of parity
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Answer: C
Because of the sharing of data with a database, improper
file access is of the greatest concern. Programming and data
entry errors should not increase with the installation of a
database. Loss of parity can affect data transmission
whether database or nondatabase.
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