Question

State the four basic requirements of a database applications

Answer 1

The following are the four basic requirements of a Database Application.

1. Front-end Interface- It acts as an interactive connecting link between the user and the database-oriented software through which the user communicates or interacts to the back-end database.

2. Back-end Database- It is the data storage system that is hidden from the users.

It responds to the requirement of the users to the extent the user is authorised to access.

3. Data Processing- It is a sequence of actions that are taken to transform the input data into useful information for taking various decisions.

4. Reporting System- It is an integrated set of objects that includes all the relevant information that constitutes a report.