____ system is market oriented and is used for data analysis by knowledge…
2015
____ system is market oriented and is used for data analysis by knowledge workers including Managers, Executives and Analysts.
- A.
OLTP
- B.
OLAP
- C.
Data System
- D.
Market System
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Correct answer: B
Answer: OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) is the correct choice.
Why OLAP is correct:
OLAP systems are designed for complex queries, aggregation, and multidimensional analysis.
They support decision-making and data analysis by knowledge workers such as managers, executives, and analysts.
OLAP is optimized for read-heavy, market-oriented analytical workloads (aggregations, trend analysis, slicing and dicing data).
Why the other choices are incorrect:
OLTP: Focuses on transactional processing (fast inserts/updates/deletes) for operational systems, not on analytical, market-oriented reporting.
Data System: A generic term that does not specifically denote an analytical processing system for managers and analysts.
Market System: Refers to economic or trading systems and is not the standard technical term for analytical data platforms; it does not describe the OLAP function.