In a nondatabase, file-oriented environment, data is often partitioned into several disjointed systems with each system having its own collection of files.

a. true
b. false

Option A: True

Explanation:

In a file-oriented environment, the files are stored individually in a specific directory/folder. Each directory has its own name and the files resides in the directory are not related to the files in another directory. This disjointed system cause data query become difficult. Conversely, database offer a storage environment which facilitate data query and data integration.