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Which of the following does not apply to a field?

- a. The name should reflect the contents.
- b. It can hold both numerals and letters.
- c. It is made up of several records.
- d. It can be updated.

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Final answer:

Option c, 'It is made up of several records,' is incorrect because a field in a database is a single data element, not a collection of records. The other options reflect attributes that can apply to fields.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to which statement does not apply to a field in database management is: c. It is made up of several records. Here is why the other options are incorrect with an explanation for the correct answer:

  • The name should reflect the contents: Yes, this helps users understand what type of data the field contains.
  • It can hold both numerals and letters: Yes, depending on the data type of the field (e.g., text, number).
  • It can be updated: Yes, the value of a field can be changed as needed.
  • It is made up of several records: This is not correct because a field is a single piece of data; a collection of fields makes up a record. Therefore, a field by definition cannot be made up of several records. This option does not apply to a field.

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