Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1
Akae plans to develop a database for his small DJ business that will include his music catalog, artists, clients, purchases, equipment, and vendors. Akae has identified that the following information will be included in the database:
∙ artist
∙ song and year
∙ client name
∙ client address
∙ client contact information
∙ vendor
∙ purchases
∙ equipment
∙ equipment inventory and rental
Client contact information should include several fields. Which of the following field choices would allow client contact data to be separated into the smallest useful parts and provide Akae with the most options for contacting a client?
A) phone number, address
B) mobile number, home number, email address
C) mobile number, home number, primary email address, secondary email address
D) mobile number, primary email address

Question

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-1
Akae plans to develop a database for his small DJ business that will include his music catalog, artists, clients, purchases, equipment, and vendors. Akae has identified that the following information will be included in the database:
∙ artist
∙ song and year
∙ client name
∙ client address
∙ client contact information
∙ vendor
∙ purchases
∙ equipment
∙ equipment inventory and rental
Client contact information should include several fields.  Which of the following field choices would allow client contact data to be separated into the smallest useful parts and provide Akae with the most options for contacting a client?
A) phone number, address
B) mobile number, home number, email address
C) mobile number, home number, primary email address, secondary email address
D) mobile number, primary email address

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The choice C provides the most options for contacting the client as it includes mobile number, home number, primary email address, and secondary email address. This allows for flexibility in contacting clients through different modes of communication and also allows for backup contact information in case the primary email address or phone number is not available.