Which of the following is NOT true concerning whole-part hierarchies?
A) They might be defined as a "includes" relationship.
B) They might be defined as a "contains" relationship.
C) They include particularly strong relationships.
D) They might be defined as a "is-a" relationship.

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Whole-part hierarchies are characterized by "includes" or "contains" relationships, indicating strong connections between the whole and its parts. The "is-a" relationship, however, defines a different type of hierarchy known as a generalization-specialization hierarchy, not a whole-part hierarchy.

Which of the Following Is NOT True Concerning Whole-Part Hierarchies