Read the following examples, and decide whether each example describes a relational database or a flat file. Use the drop-down menus to make your selection.
An author keeps track of income and expenses in a table:
A college admissions department stores detailed information about each applicant, including his or her
full name, address, high school, GPA, standardized test scores, intended major, and entrance exam
scores:
A social media website has many users who are allowed to upload photos, videos, and information about
themselves:
A library stores information about patron names, account numbers, books out on loan, the date books are
due, the date books are returned, the number of days a book is overdue, and overdue book fines; this
information allows the system to e-mail or call patrons to remind them to return books on time: