WAEC Data Processing 2025 Objective — Question 40

Question 40 of 40 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Data Processing 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which one of the following features is not an advantage of a distributed database?

A. Better response
B. Lower communication cost
C. Improved reliability
D. Need for complex softwareCorrect

Explanation

Distributed databases store data across multiple physical locations but are managed as a single database, offering advantages like better response, lower communication cost, and improved reliability. The need for complex software is a drawback, not an advantage.

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