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A file containing relatively permanent data is ______________.

A
Random file
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Transaction file
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Master file
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Sequential file
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B Master file

A file containing relatively permanent data is Master file.

master file. A collection of records pertaining to one of the main subjects of an information system, such as customers, employees, products and vendors. Master files contain descriptive data, such as name and address, as well as summary information, such as amount due and year-to-date sales.

A collection of transaction records. The data in transaction files is used to update the master files, which contain the data about the subjects of the organization (customers, employees, vendors, etc.). ... See master file for examples of typical master records.


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