Question

A(n) ____ is the computer counterpart to an ordinary paper file you might keep in a file cabinet or an accounting ledger.a. database b. data filec. spreadsheet d. attribute

Answer 1

B) Data File

Step-by-step explanation:

From the scenario given in the question above, an ordinary paper will contain some information and/or records (Data), and several such papers will be saved in a file cabinet or a ledger (a database). The ordinary paper is analogous to a data file in computing because data files are used to store data for the computer application or system, These data includes the input and output information. However, data files usually contains no programming codes for execution.