A database management system
A) allows clients to create databases that include information that can be shared across multiple applications.
B) stores data on different files for different purposes, but always knows where they are and how to retrieve them.
C) allows quick retrieval of data, but at a cost of inefficient use of file space.
D) allows quick retrieval of data, but it needs to update files continually.

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A database management system (DBMS) allows clients to create and manage databases that can be accessed and shared by multiple applications. The DBMS provides tools and functions to manage data, enforce data integrity, and ensure security, making it an efficient and reliable way to store and retrieve information.

B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of a DBMS. While a DBMS organizes data into files, it does so in a way that optimizes retrieval speed and file space usage. A DBMS also updates files automatically to ensure data is current and accurate.

A Database Management System