The accompanying figure demonstrates a(n) _____ form of networking standard.

Case-Based Critical Thinking QuestionsCase 1Penny is just starting out in her database coursework and she is looking for a quick primer on some of the key terms that she will use again and again. Her roommate Meredith has offered to give her the guidance she seeks. Meredith uses the term ____. Penny questions the term until Meredith informs Penny that this is simply a synonym for table.

A. relation B. database C. entity D. record

A certain file system uses “systemwide” names; i.e., once one member of the user community uses a name, that name may not be assigned to new files.Most large file systems, however, require only that names be unique with respect to a given user—two different users may choose the same file name without conflict. Discuss the relative merits of these two schemes, considering both implementation and application issues.

What will be an ideal response?