Which of the following statements concerning the replication and duplication process for updating distributed databases is correct?
A)The two terms are interchangeable because the processes work the same way
B)Duplication is the more complicated process because it has to identify one database as a master and prevent changes being made to any database other than the master
C)Replication is the more complicated process because it must find changes in each distributed database and make appropriate changes to make each database identical
D)None of the choices is correct.

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Replication involves finding changes in each distributed database and making appropriate changes to make each database identical, while duplication involves creating a master database and preventing changes in any other database. Therefore, replication is the more complicated process. Option A is incorrect as the terms replication and duplication have different meanings. Option B incorrectly states that duplication is the more complicated process. Option D is incorrect as there is a correct statement among the choices.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Replication and Duplication